Celastraceae Paxistima myrsinites (Pursh) Raf.

Boxleaf Myrtle

Thompson - Food, Forage

Use documented by:
Steedman, E.V., 1928, The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522, page 515

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Scientific name: Paxistima myrsinites (Pursh) Raf.
USDA symbol: PAMY (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Boxleaf Myrtle
Family: Celastraceae
Family (APG): Celastraceae
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Forage
Notes: Long, narrow leaves eaten by cattle when other foods scarce.

RECRD: 41834 id: 25606

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