Ericaceae Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.
Kinnikinnick
Quileute - Drug, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1936, Plants Used by the Hoh and Quileute Indians, Kansas Academy of Science 37:55-70, page 66
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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: Quileute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Leaves smoked as medicine.
RECRD: 46630 id: 4643