Oleaceae Fraxinus latifolia Benth.
Oregon Ash
Costanoan - Other, Protection
Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 250
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Fraxinus latifolia Benth.
Scientific name: Fraxinus latifolia Benth.
USDA symbol: FRLA (
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Common names: Oregon Ash
Family: Oleaceae
Family (APG): Oleaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Protection
Notes: Leaves placed in sandals as a snake repellent.
RECRD: 20765 id: 15224