Onagraceae Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifolium

Fireweed

Thompson - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 38

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Scientific name: Chamerion angustifolium ssp. angustifolium
USDA symbol: CHANA2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Fireweed
Family: Onagraceae
Family (APG): Onagraceae
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Young shoots eaten raw.

RECRD: 46215 id: 9321

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