Pinaceae Pinus rigida P. Mill.

Pitch Pine

Iroquois - Other, Insecticide

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 267

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Scientific name: Pinus rigida P. Mill.
USDA symbol: PIRI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Pitch Pine
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Insecticide
Notes: Smoke from burning leaves used to get rid of fleas.

RECRD: 91567 id: 28112

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