Arbutus menziesii Madrona (Ericaceae) Evergreen tree

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Arbutus menziesii
Madrona
Evergreen tree
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The Arbutus menziesii plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to California. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Madrona. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. procera.

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Latin Name:  Arbutus menziesii
Common Name:  Madrona
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Pursh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  15

Habitat:  Found in a wide range of soils and climates and also in many different habitats[229]. Grows in drier areas on high well-drained slopes usually in rich soils, occasionally on gravel[60, 82].

Medicinal Information: The leaves are stomachic and vulnerary[168, 257]. They can be used in the treatment of stomach ache and cramps, colds etc[257]. The leaves can be applied as a poultice to burns[257]. The bitter principles in the bark and leaves can be used as an astringent[229]. An infusion of the bark has been used in the treatment of diabetes and externally to treat sores, cuts and wounds[257]. It has also been used as a gargle for sore throats[257].

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