Rosaceae Geum macrophyllum Willd.

Largeleaf Avens

Quileute - Drug, Dermatological Aid

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: Quileute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of leaves applied to boils.

RECRD: 86605 id: 15902