Latin name:
Gymnocarpium dryopteris
(L.) Newman Syn.: Dryopteris linnaeana C. Chr.
Botanical family:
Dryopteridaceae
Growth habit:
Herb
Vernacular name(s):
western oak fern (Eng.)
gymnocarpe du chêne (Fr.)
oraganiockokuk (Atikamekw)
Uses:
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Leaves :
Crushed and rubbed on face to prevent or to sooth mosquito bite [Atikamekw 73].