Betulaceae Betula papyrifera Marsh.
Paper Birch
Koyukon - Drug, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Nelson, Richard K., 1983, Make Prayers to the Raven--A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, Chicago. The University of Chicago Press, page 53
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Betula papyrifera Marsh.
Scientific name: Betula papyrifera Marsh.
USDA symbol: BEPAP (
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Common names: Paper Birch
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Koyukon
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Plant spirit used by the shaman to heal sick people.
RECRD: 60449 id: 7206