Rosaceae Geum macrophyllum Willd.

Largeleaf Avens

Chehalis - Drug, Contraceptive

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 37

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Scientific name: Geum macrophyllum Willd.
USDA symbol: GEMAM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Largeleaf Avens
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Chehalis
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Contraceptive
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken to avoid conception.

RECRD: 86601 id: 15894

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