Ophioglossaceae Botrychium virginianum (L.) Sw.

Rattlesnake Fern

Abnaki - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Rousseau, Jacques, 1947, Ethnobotanique Abenakise, Archives de Folklore 11:145-182, page 162

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Scientific name: Botrychium virginianum (L.) Sw.
USDA symbol: BOVI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Rattlesnake Fern
Family: Ophioglossaceae
Family (APG):
Native American Tribe: Abnaki
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Decoction of plant given to children with illness.

RECRD: 50364 id: 7405

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