Salicaceae Salix sitchensis Sanson ex Bong.
Sitka Willow
Karok - Drug, Ceremonial Medicine
Use documented by:
Schenck, Sara M. and E. W. Gifford, 1952, Karok Ethnobotany, Anthropological Records 13(6):377-392, page 381
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Salix sitchensis Sanson ex Bong.
Scientific name: Salix sitchensis Sanson ex Bong.
USDA symbol: SASI2 (
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Common names: Sitka Willow
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Karok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Roots and branches used in the World Renewal ceremony fire.
RECRD: 94435 id: 36092