Polypodiaceae Polypodium virginianum L.
Rock Polypody
Quinault - Drug, Cough Medicine
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 13
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Polypodium virginianum L.
Scientific name: Polypodium virginianum L.
USDA symbol: POVI7 (
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Common names: Rock Polypody
Family: Polypodiaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Quinault
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Baked or raw roots used as a cough medicine.
RECRD: 92049 id: 29039