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Arbutus – Arbutus menziesii – qw əqw əy-íłch (Saanich)

Habitat: Dry, rocky sites exposed to sunlight, often grows with Garry oak. Grows with Douglas fir in deeper soil to reach maximum height. Traditional use: Leaves and bark were…

Garry Oak – Quercus garryana – Chəng’-éłch (Saanich)

Habitat: Small, scrubby specimens grow in dense groves on rocky hilltops, and large individuals in rich-soiled meadows and parkland Traditional use: Acorns were gathered and consumed. A tea was…