Ericaceae Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Bart.
Pipsissewa
Montana Indian - Other, Smoke Plant
Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 34
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Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Bart.
Scientific name: Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Bart.
USDA symbol: CHUMC2 (
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Common names: Pipsissewa
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Montana Indian
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Smoke Plant
Notes: Leaves dried and smoked.
RECRD: 45280 id: 9641