Betulaceae Betula papyrifera Marsh.

Paper Birch

Montagnais - Food, Dietary Aid

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 313

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Scientific name: Betula papyrifera Marsh.
USDA symbol: BEPAP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Paper Birch
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Montagnais
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dietary Aid
Notes: Inner bark grated and eaten to benefit the diet.

RECRD: 46718 id: 7225

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