Ericaceae Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.

Kinnikinnick

Quileute - Other, Ceremonial Items

Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1936, Plants Used by the Hoh and Quileute Indians, Kansas Academy of Science 37:55-70, page 66

View all documented uses for Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.

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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: Quileute
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Leaves smoked during religious ceremonies.

RECRD: 46631 id: 4644

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