Salicaceae Salix sitchensis Sanson ex Bong.
Sitka Willow
Klallam - Drug, Tonic
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 26
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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: Klallam
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Decoction of peeled bark taken as a tonic.
RECRD: 94436 id: 36099