Dryopteridaceae Athyrium filix-femina (L.) Roth

Common Ladyfern

Quileute - Other, Cleaning Agent

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 14

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Scientific name: Athyrium filix-femina (L.) Roth
USDA symbol: ATFIA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Ladyfern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Quileute
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Cleaning Agent
Notes: Leaves used to wipe fish.

RECRD: 42060 id: 6584

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