Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn

Western Brackenfern

Alaska Native - Drug, Poison

Use documented by:
Heller, Christine A., 1953, Edible and Poisonous Plants of Alaska, University of Alaska, page 51

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Scientific name: Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn
Common names: Western Brackenfern
Family: Dennstaedtiaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Alaska Native
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Poison
Notes: Full grown fronds poisonous to cattle.

RECRD: 6900 id: 31435

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