Lessioniaceae Lessoniopsis littoralis (Farlow & Setchell) Reinke

Short Kelp

Nitinaht - Drug, Strengthener

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 51

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Scientific name: Lessoniopsis littoralis (Farlow & Setchell) Reinke
Common names: Short Kelp
Family: Lessioniaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Nitinaht
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Strengthener
Notes: Burned stipes made into a salve and used to strengthen young boys.

RECRD: 47062 id: 19984

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