Cupressaceae Thuja occidentalis L.

Eastern Arborvitae

Chippewa - Food, Beverage

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1933, Some Chippewa Uses of Plants, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan Press, page 123

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Scientific name: Thuja occidentalis L.
USDA symbol: THOC2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern Arborvitae
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Leaves used to make a hot, tea like beverage.

RECRD: 31916 id: 39859

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