Equisetaceae Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun

Smooth Horsetail

Quileute - Drug, Ceremonial Medicine

Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1936, Plants Used by the Hoh and Quileute Indians, Kansas Academy of Science 37:55-70, page 57

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Scientific name: Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun
USDA symbol: EQLA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Smooth Horsetail
Family: Equisetaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Quileute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Rootstocks eaten during medicinal ceremonies.

RECRD: 46394 id: 13456