Latin name:
Chamerion latifolium
(L.) Holub Syn.: Epilobium latifolium L.
Botanical family:
Onagraceae
Growth habit:
Herb
Vernacular name(s):
river beauty, dwarf fireweed (Eng.)
épilobe à feuilles larges (Fr.)
tlitl'echi (Dene)
Uses:
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Tea used to relieve a sore stomach [Dene: 101].
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Leaves :
Chewed and applied to bee stings and bites [Dene 100].