Details

Latin name:

Dryopteris carthusiana (Vill.) H. P. Fuchs

Botanical family:

Dryopteridaceae

Growth habit:

Herb

Vernacular name(s):

spinulose shield fern (Eng.)
dryoptère spinuleuse (Fr.)
ku (hkuguwpuk Cree)

Uses:

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Frond :

Mixed with other plants in a decoction drunk for kidney pain. A different mix is used as a wash for skin diseases, and yet another mix is smoked to treat insanity [Dene 13].