Record #:

7161

Author(s):

Schmitt, Diana

Abstract:

Snowbird Cherokees in western North Carolina chose a trail planted with trees and medicinal herbs to honor the memory of tribal leaders, like Junaluska, who have passed down age-old traditions. The Medicine Trail is located outside Robbinsville. The nearly forty-five plants along the trail were selected for their role in the community's medicine traditions. Plants include Joe Pye weed, sourwood, yellowroot, and goldenseal.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 69 Issue 4, Apr 2005, p20-25, il, map

Subject(s):

Cherokee Indians--North Carolina; Medicinal plants--North Carolina, Western; Trails--Robbinsville