Latin name:
Betula nana
L.
Botanical family:
Betulaceae
Growth habit:
Shrub
Vernacular name(s):
bog birch, dwarf birch, glandular birch (Eng.)
boleau nain, bouleau de savane (Fr.)
Uses:
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Twigs :
Fresh twigs chewed and put on a deepcut to stop bleeding [Dene 13].
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Stem and leaves :
Boiled to make a weight loss tea [Dene 13].