Pinaceae Pinus monticola Dougl. ex D. Don
Western White Pine
Nitinaht - Drug, Dermatological Aid
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 73
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Pinus monticola Dougl. ex D. Don
Scientific name: Pinus monticola Dougl. ex D. Don
USDA symbol: PIMO3 (
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Common names: Western White Pine
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Nitinaht
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Pitch mixed with melted deer tallow and used as a skin cosmetic.
RECRD: 47162 id: 27903