Ericaceae Ledum groenlandicum Oeder
Bog Labradortea
Malecite - Drug, Kidney Aid
Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 257
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Ledum groenlandicum Oeder
Scientific name: Ledum groenlandicum Oeder
USDA symbol: LEGR (
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Common names: Bog Labradortea
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Infusion of plant used for kidney trouble.
RECRD: 44153 id: 19815