Ericaceae Gaultheria procumbens L.

Eastern Teaberry

Cherokee - Other, Smoke Plant

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 61

View all documented uses for Gaultheria procumbens L.

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Scientific name: Gaultheria procumbens L.
USDA symbol: GAPR2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern Teaberry
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Smoke Plant
Notes: Dried leaves used as a substitute for chewing tobacco.

RECRD: 86447 id: 15588

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