Betulaceae Alnus rubra Bong.

Red Alder

Swinomish - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 27

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Scientific name: Alnus rubra Bong.
USDA symbol: ALRU2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Red Alder
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Swinomish
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Decoction of bark taken for scrofula sores.

RECRD: 80927 id: 2581

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