Ericaceae Arbutus menziesii Pursh
Pacific Madrone
Skokomish - Drug, Throat Aid
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 44
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Arbutus menziesii Pursh
Scientific name: Arbutus menziesii Pursh
USDA symbol: ARME (
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Common names: Pacific Madrone
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Skokomish
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Throat Aid
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken for sore throats.
RECRD: 81697 id: 4231