Pinaceae Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carr.
Eastern Hemlock
Iroquois - Food, Beverage
Use documented by:
Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 36
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Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carr.
Scientific name: Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carr.
USDA symbol: TSCA (
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Common names: Eastern Hemlock
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Branches and maple water used to make tea.
RECRD: 50019 id: 40881