Pteridaceae Adiantum aleuticum (Rupr.) Paris
Aleutian Maidenhair
Makah - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 14
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Adiantum aleuticum (Rupr.) Paris
Scientific name: Adiantum aleuticum (Rupr.) Paris
USDA symbol: ADAL (
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Common names: Aleutian Maidenhair
Family: Pteridaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Makah
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Leaves chewed for sore chest and stomach troubles.
RECRD: 80665 id: 1532