Ericaceae Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.

Kinnikinnick

Montana Indian - Other, Smoke Plant

Use documented by:
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 7

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Scientific name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.
USDA symbol: ARUV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Kinnikinnick
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Montana Indian
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Smoke Plant
Notes: Leaves mixed with tobacco and smoked.

RECRD: 81799 id: 4604