Asteraceae Petasites frigidus var. nivalis (Greene) Cronq.

Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot

Eskimo, Inupiat - Other, Containers

Use documented by:
Jones, Anore, 1983, Nauriat Niginaqtuat = Plants That We Eat, Kotzebue, Alaska. Maniilaq Association Traditional Nutrition Program, page 62

View all documented uses for Petasites frigidus var. nivalis (Greene) Cronq.

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Scientific name: Petasites frigidus var. nivalis (Greene) Cronq.
USDA symbol: PEFRN (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Eskimo, Inupiat
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Containers
Notes: Large, mature leaves used to cover barrels of rhubarb and blueberries, to prevent mold from growing.

RECRD: 11933 id: 26190

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