Salicaceae Populus balsamifera L.

Balsam Poplar

Malecite - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 247

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Scientific name: Populus balsamifera L.
USDA symbol: POBAB2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Balsam Poplar
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Bud balm and burdock roots used for sores.

RECRD: 44048 id: 29211

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