Rosaceae Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim.
Oceanspray
Chehalis - Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 33
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Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim.
Scientific name: Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim.
USDA symbol: HODI (
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Common names: Oceanspray
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Chehalis
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Misc. Disease Remedy
Notes: Infusion of seeds taken for smallpox, black measles and chicken pox.
RECRD: 87478 id: 17310