Cupressaceae Juniperus scopulorum Sarg.

Rocky Mountain Juniper

Thompson - Other, Insecticide

Use documented by:
Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 512

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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: Thompson
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Insecticide
Notes: Strong decoction of berries used to kill ticks on horses.

RECRD: 88201 id: 19063

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