Araliaceae Oplopanax horridus Miq.

Devilsclub

Nitinaht - Other, Paint

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 95

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Scientific name: Oplopanax horridus Miq.
USDA symbol: OPHO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Devilsclub
Family: Araliaceae
Family (APG): Araliaceae
Native American Tribe: Nitinaht
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Paint
Notes: Wood charcoal used as a special ceremonial paint for dancers.

RECRD: 47241 id: 24510