Betulaceae Alnus viridis ssp. crispa (Ait.) Turrill

American Green Alder

Tanana, Upper - Drug, Febrifuge

Use documented by:
Kari, Priscilla Russe, 1985, Upper Tanana Ethnobotany, Anchorage. Alaska Historical Commission, page 5

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Scientific name: Alnus viridis ssp. crispa (Ait.) Turrill
USDA symbol: ALVIC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Green Alder
Family: Betulaceae
Family (APG): Betulaceae
Native American Tribe: Tanana, Upper
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Febrifuge
Notes: Decoction of inner bark taken for high fevers.

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