Cupressaceae Juniperus scopulorum Sarg.

Rocky Mountain Juniper

Flathead - Drug, Ceremonial Medicine

Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36

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Scientific name: Juniperus scopulorum Sarg.
USDA symbol: JUSC2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Rocky Mountain Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Flathead
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Plant burned and smoke used to purify the air and ward off illness.

RECRD: 45294 id: 18972

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