Orchidaceae Goodyera oblongifolia Raf.
Western Rattlesnake Plantain
Thompson - 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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Goodyera oblongifolia Raf.
Scientific name: Goodyera oblongifolia Raf.
USDA symbol: GOOB2 (
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Common names: Western Rattlesnake Plantain
Family: Orchidaceae
Family (APG): Orchidaceae
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Plant chewed by women before and at the time of childbirth.
RECRD: 86866 id: 16095