Dryopteridaceae Polystichum munitum (Kaulfuss) K. Presl

Western Swordfern

Lummi - Drug, Gynecological Aid

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: Polystichum munitum (Kaulfuss) K. Presl
USDA symbol: POMU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Swordfern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Lummi
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Leaves chewed by women to facilitate childbirth.

RECRD: 92096 id: 29114

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