Orchidaceae Goodyera oblongifolia Raf.

Western Rattlesnake Plantain

Okanagon - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 41

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Scientific name: Goodyera oblongifolia Raf.
USDA symbol: GOOB2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Rattlesnake Plantain
Family: Orchidaceae
Family (APG): Orchidaceae
Native American Tribe: Okanagon
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Plant chewed by women before and at the time of childbirth.

RECRD: 86864 id: 16091

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