Sphagnaceae Sphagnum sp.

Nitinaht - Drug, Disinfectant

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 59

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Scientific name: Sphagnum sp.
Common names:
Family: Sphagnaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Nitinaht
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Used as a good disinfectant.

RECRD: 47092 id: 38700