Latin name: Morella pensylvanica (Mirb.) Kartesz
Botanical family: Myricaceae
Growth habit: Tree
Vernacular name(s): northern bayberry (Eng.)
myrique de Pennsylvanie (Fr.)
Uses:
Roots :Powdered, steeped in water, and applied for arthritis and rheumatism, or to treat kidney problems [Mi'kmaq 62].
Leaves :Steeped in water and the liquid used as a mouth wash for sore mouth [Mi'kmaq 62].