Cupressaceae Juniperus scopulorum Sarg.
Rocky Mountain Juniper
Swinomish - Drug, Disinfectant
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 21
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Juniperus scopulorum Sarg.
Scientific name: Juniperus scopulorum Sarg.
USDA symbol: JUSC2 (
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Common names: Rocky Mountain Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Swinomish
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Decoction of leaves used to disinfect the house.
RECRD: 88197 id: 19037