Pteridaceae Adiantum pedatum L.

Northern Maidenhair

Nitinaht - Drug, Ceremonial Medicine

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 61

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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: Nitinaht
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Used by dancers to make them light footed.

RECRD: 47098 id: 1592

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