Hul'q'umi'num' name:
q’ey’xulhp
English Name:
Cascara
Scientific Name:
Rhamnus purshiana

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Description

Description, Habitat, Ecology, Distribution
Cascara is a relatively small tree said to grow in low, wet ground.
Island Cultural Role
The bark may be used as a laxative medicine.

Language

Hul'q'umi'num' Name
q’ey’xulhp
APA
q̓ey̓x̌əłp
Speaker
Ruby Peter

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