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MOUNTAIN-ASH [2 records]

Record 1 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
  • Parks and Botanical Gardens
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

When made into a jam, the fruit becomes astringent and useful for mild case of diarrhea. One of the sugars contained in the fruit is sometimes given intravenously to reduce pressure in the eyeball in cases of glaucoma.

OBS

A tree of the family Rosaceae.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
  • Parcs et jardins botaniques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Arbre de la famille des Rosacées.

OBS

Arbre adapté au Québec. Les fruits sont astringents et se consomment de bien des façons, soit cuits en marmelade ou en gelée, soit séchés, en décoction. On peut en faire du vinaigre, de l'eau-de-vie ou une liqueur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Botánica
  • Parques y jardines botánicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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Record 2 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A shrub of the family Rosaceae.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Arbuste de la famille des Rosacées.

OBS

«Sorbier monticole» est le terme recommandé par le comité du Service canadien des forêts.

Spanish

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