Ericaceae Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.
Kinnikinnick
Okanagon - Other, Smoke Plant
Use documented by:
Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 39
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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.
Scientific name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.
USDA symbol: ARUV (
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Common names: Kinnikinnick
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Okanagon
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Smoke Plant
Notes: Leaves mixed with other plant leaves and smoked.
RECRD: 46273 id: 4636