Pinaceae Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Subalpine Fir
Flathead - Drug, Dermatological Aid
Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 2
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Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Scientific name: Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: ABLAL (
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Common names: Subalpine Fir
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Flathead
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Needles dried, pounded, mixed with deer grease and used as a hair tonic.
RECRD: 45026 id: 257