Aristolochiaceae Asarum caudatum Lindl.
British Columbia Wildginger
Skagit - Drug, Dietary Aid
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 28
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Asarum caudatum Lindl.
Scientific name: Asarum caudatum Lindl.
USDA symbol: ASCAC2 (
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Common names: British Columbia Wildginger
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Family (APG): Aristolochiaceae
Native American Tribe: Skagit
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dietary Aid
Notes: Leaves eaten to increase appetite.
RECRD: 82555 id: 6054