Betulaceae Alnus rhombifolia Nutt.

White Alder

Pomo - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Gifford, E. W., 1967, Ethnographic Notes on the Southwestern Pomo, Anthropological Records 25:10-15, page 12

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Scientific name: Alnus rhombifolia Nutt.
USDA symbol: ALRH2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: White Alder
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Decoction of bark used as a wash for babies with skin disease.

RECRD: 80941 id: 2477

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