New England Natives
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American Spikenard, aralia racemosa, is native to nearly all of New England. It has panicles of purple-red berries over a foot long. Large like a bush, but it dies back to the ground over winter.
Wampanoag and Abenaki people would crush the roots and apply to the skin to treat sore throats.
Wampanoag and Abenaki people would crush the roots and apply to the skin to treat sore throats.
January 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
American Spikenard, aralia racemosa, is native to nearly all of New England. It has panicles of purple-red berries over a foot long. Large like a bush, but it dies back to the ground over winter.
Wampanoag and Abenaki people would crush the roots and apply to the skin to treat sore throats.
Wampanoag and Abenaki people would crush the roots and apply to the skin to treat sore throats.