Ericaceae Ledum palustre L.
Marsh Labradortea
Tanana, Upper - Food, Spice
Use documented by:
Kari, Priscilla Russe, 1985, Upper Tanana Ethnobotany, Anchorage. Alaska Historical Commission, page 16
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Ledum palustre L.
Scientific name: Ledum palustre L.
USDA symbol: LEPAD (
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Common names: Marsh Labradortea
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Tanana, Upper
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Spice
Notes: Leaves used as a spice for strong tasting meat.
RECRD: 3511 id: 19873