Ericaceae Pyrola elliptica Nutt.

Waxflower Shinleaf

Chippewa - Drug, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 138

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Scientific name: Pyrola elliptica Nutt.
USDA symbol: PYEL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Waxflower Shinleaf
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Poultice of plant and two other plants used medicinally.

RECRD: 32369 id: 31783

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