Ericaceae Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.

Kinnikinnick

Makah - Other, Smoke Plant

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 104

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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: Makah
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Smoke Plant
Notes: Leaves used for smoking.

RECRD: 47285 id: 4598