Pteridaceae Adiantum pedatum L.

Northern Maidenhair

Makah - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid

Use documented by:
Gill, Steven J., 1983, Ethnobotany of the Makah and Ozette People, Olympic Peninsula, Washington (USA), Washington State University, Ph.D. Thesis, page 217

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Scientific name: Adiantum pedatum L.
USDA symbol: ADPE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Northern Maidenhair
Family: Pteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Makah
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Fronds chewed or eaten for 'weak stomach.'

RECRD: 6117 id: 1586

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