Pinaceae Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.
Western Hemlock
Hoh - Drug, Emetic
Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1936, Plants Used by the Hoh and Quileute Indians, Kansas Academy of Science 37:55-70, page 58
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Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.
Scientific name: Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.
USDA symbol: TSHE (
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Common names: Western Hemlock
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Hoh
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Bark used as an emetic.
RECRD: 46451 id: 40999