Ericaceae Menziesia ferruginea Sm.

Rusty Menziesia

Nitinaht - Drug, Witchcraft Medicine

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 107

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Scientific name: Menziesia ferruginea Sm.
USDA symbol: MEFE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Rusty Menziesia
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Nitinaht
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Witchcraft Medicine
Notes: Bark used to counteract evil spells and doctor remedies.

RECRD: 47304 id: 22962

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