Cupressaceae Juniperus scopulorum Sarg.

Rocky Mountain Juniper

Swinomish - Drug, Disinfectant

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21

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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: Swinomish
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Decoction of leaves used to disinfect the house.

RECRD: 88197 id: 19037