Polypodiaceae Polypodium virginianum L.

Rock Polypody

Makah - Drug, Cough Medicine

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 13

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Scientific name: Polypodium virginianum L.
USDA symbol: POVI7 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Rock Polypody
Family: Polypodiaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Makah
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Peeled stems chewed for coughs.

RECRD: 92048 id: 29035

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