Ericaceae Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.

Kinnikinnick

Eskimo, Arctic - Other, Smoke Plant

Use documented by:
Porsild, A.E., 1953, Edible Plants of the Arctic, Arctic 6:15-34, page 23

View all documented uses for Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.

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Scientific name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.
USDA symbol: ARUV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Kinnikinnick
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Eskimo, Arctic
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Smoke Plant
Notes: Leaves powdered, dried, used as a substitute for tobacco or mixed with the tobacco and smoked.

RECRD: 60485 id: 4570

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