Caprifoliaceae Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake
Common Snowberry
Makah - Drug, Witchcraft Medicine
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 102
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Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake
Scientific name: Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake
USDA symbol: SYALA (
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Common names: Common Snowberry
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Makah
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Witchcraft Medicine
Notes: Leaves chewed and swallowed to counteract evil charms.
RECRD: 47276 id: 39059