Salicaceae Salix lasiolepis Benth.
Arroyo Willow
Mendocino Indian - Other, Smoke Plant
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 331
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Salix lasiolepis Benth.
Scientific name: Salix lasiolepis Benth.
USDA symbol: SALAL2 (
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Common names: Arroyo Willow
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Smoke Plant
Notes: Inner bark portions dried, powdered and used as substitutes for chewing tobacco.
RECRD: 43196 id: 35943