Taxaceae Taxus brevifolia Nutt.

Pacific Yew

Swinomish - Drug, Strengthener

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 16

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Scientific name: Taxus brevifolia Nutt.
USDA symbol: TABR2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Pacific Yew
Family: Taxaceae
Family (APG): Taxaceae
Native American Tribe: Swinomish
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Strengthener
Notes: Smooth twigs of plant rubbed on the body to gain strength.

RECRD: 95998 id: 39556