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Osmunda cinnamomea L.
Cinnamon Fern
USDA OSCIC
Abnaki Food, Unspecified
White base of plant eaten raw.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 162
Phaseolus vulgaris L.
Kidney Bean
USDA PHVU
Abnaki Food, Vegetable
Beans used for food.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 169
Photinia melanocarpa (Michx.) Robertson & Phipps
Black Chokeberry
USDA PHME13
Abnaki Food, Fruit
Fruit used for food.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 152
Photinia melanocarpa (Michx.) Robertson & Phipps
Black Chokeberry
USDA PHME13
Abnaki Food, Unspecified
Species used for food.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 168
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss
White Spruce
USDA PIGL
Abnaki Drug, Urinary Aid
Infusion of cones taken for urinary troubles.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 164
Pinus strobus L.
Eastern White Pine
USDA PIST
Abnaki Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of bark and another plant used for coughs.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 163
Plantago major L.
Common Plantain
USDA PLMA2
Abnaki Drug, Analgesic
Poultice of leaves applied for pain.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 172
Plantago major L.
Common Plantain
USDA PLMA2
Abnaki Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Poultice of leaves applied to the foot for rheumatism or swellings.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 172
Polygonatum pubescens (Willd.) Pursh
Hairy Solomon's Seal
USDA POPU4
Abnaki Drug, Antihemorrhagic
Decoction of plant taken for spitting up blood.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 174
Polygonatum pubescens (Willd.) Pursh
Hairy Solomon's Seal
USDA POPU4
Abnaki Drug, Antihemorrhagic
Used by women for spitting up blood.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 154
Polygonatum pubescens (Willd.) Pursh
Hairy Solomon's Seal
USDA POPU4
Abnaki Drug, Antihemorrhagic
Used for spitting up blood.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 154
Polypodium virginianum L.
Rock Polypody
USDA POVI7
Abnaki Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of whole plant used for stomachaches.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 162
Polypodium virginianum L.
Rock Polypody
USDA POVI7
Abnaki Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Used for stomachaches.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 154
Populus tremuloides Michx.
Quaking Aspen
USDA POTR5
Abnaki Drug, Anthelmintic
Infusion of bark taken as a vermifuge.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 165
Populus tremuloides Michx.
Quaking Aspen
USDA POTR5
Abnaki Drug, Anthelmintic
Used as a vermifuge.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155
Prunus virginiana L.
Common Chokecherry
USDA PRVIV
Abnaki Food, Fruit
Fruits eaten for food.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 168
Ranunculus acris L.
Tall Buttercup
USDA RAACA3
Abnaki Drug, Analgesic
Flowers and leaves smashed and sniffed for headaches.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 166
Ranunculus acris L.
Tall Buttercup
USDA RAACA3
Abnaki Drug, Analgesic
Used for headaches.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155
Rubus idaeus L.
American Red Raspberry
USDA RUIDI
Abnaki Food, Fruit
Fruits eaten for food.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 169
Rubus sp.

Abnaki Food, Preserves
Fruits used to make jelly.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 169
Salix sp.

Abnaki Drug, Eye Medicine
Decoction of bark and bark from two other plants used for eye pain.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 170
Salix sp.

Abnaki Drug, Eye Medicine
Used for sore eyes.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155
Salix sp.

Abnaki Fiber, Basketry
Used to make baskets and whistles.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 166
Salix sp.

Abnaki Other, Containers
Used to make containers.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 156
Salix sp.

Abnaki Other, Toys & Games
Used to make baskets and whistles.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 166
Sanguinaria canadensis L.
Bloodroot
USDA SACA13
Abnaki Drug, Abortifacient
Used as an abortifacient.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 154
Sanguinaria canadensis L.
Bloodroot
USDA SACA13
Abnaki Drug, Veterinary Aid
Used as an abortifacient for horses.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 167
Solanum tuberosum L.
Irish Potato
USDA SOTU
Abnaki Food, Vegetable
Tubers eaten.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 171
Spiraea alba var. latifolia (Ait.) Dippel
White Meadowsweet
USDA SPALL
Abnaki Food, Beverage
Leaves used to make tea.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 168
Spiraea alba var. latifolia (Ait.) Dippel
White Meadowsweet
USDA SPALL
Abnaki Food, Beverage
Used to make tea.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 152
Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Salisb. ex Nutt.
Skunk Cabbage
USDA SYFO
Abnaki Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Used for swellings.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 153
Taxus canadensis Marsh.
Canada Yew
USDA TACA7
Abnaki Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Leaves used for rheumatism.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155
Taxus canadensis Marsh.
Canada Yew
USDA TACA7
Abnaki Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Infusion of leaves taken for rheumatism.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 163
Thuja occidentalis L.
Eastern Arborvitae
USDA THOC2
Abnaki Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Poultice of powdered leaves applied to swellings.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 163
Thuja occidentalis L.
Eastern Arborvitae
USDA THOC2
Abnaki Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Used for swellings.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155
Thuja occidentalis L.
Eastern Arborvitae
USDA THOC2
Abnaki Drug, Panacea
Leaves made into pillows and used as a panacea.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155
Tilia americana var. americana
American Basswood
USDA TIAMA
Abnaki Fiber, Basketry
Inner bark used to make baskets.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 156
Trillium erectum L.
Red Trillium
USDA TRER3
Abnaki Drug, Panacea
Bulbs ground and given to sick children with unidentified illnesses.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 174
Trillium erectum L.
Red Trillium
USDA TRER3
Abnaki Drug, Panacea
Used by children for maladies.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155
Trillium erectum L.
Red Trillium
USDA TRER3
Abnaki Drug, Pediatric Aid
Bulbs ground and given to sick children with unidentified illnesses.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 174
Trillium erectum L.
Red Trillium
USDA TRER3
Abnaki Drug, Pediatric Aid
Used by children for maladies.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155
Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carr.
Eastern Hemlock
USDA TSCA
Abnaki Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Used as a medicine for rheumatism.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155
Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carr.
Eastern Hemlock
USDA TSCA
Abnaki Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Decoction of leaves taken for rheumatism.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 164
Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carr.
Eastern Hemlock
USDA TSCA
Abnaki Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Infusion of leaves taken for rheumatism.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 163
Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carr.
Eastern Hemlock
USDA TSCA
Abnaki Drug, Dermatological Aid
Used for 'slight' itches.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 155
Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland.
California Nettle
USDA URDIG
Abnaki Drug, Hemostat
Powdered leaves used as a snuff for nosebleeds.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 166
Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis (Ait.) Seland.
California Nettle
USDA URDIG
Abnaki Drug, Hemostat
Used for bloody noses.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 154
Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.
Lowbush Blueberry
USDA VAAN
Abnaki Food, Fruit
Fruit used for food.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 152
Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.
Lowbush Blueberry
USDA VAAN
Abnaki Food, Fruit
Fruits eaten for food.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 171
Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.
Velvetleaf Huckleberry
USDA VAMY
Abnaki Food, Fruit
Fruit used for food.
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 152