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Meet the Fairy Slipper Orchid
Found on the forest floor, the Fairy Slipper is a delicate orchid that grows in abundance throughout the rainforests of Haida Gwaii, and down the Pacific coast as far south as California.
Plants of Haida Gwaii: Skunk Cabbage
Although Skunk Cabbage leaves are not consumed, this part of this indigenous plant has played an important role in the preparation of traditional Haida foods for generations.
Plants of Haida Gwaii: Devils Club
Devils Club is a very powerful medicine in Haida culture, and it has many specialized uses. Stories associated with this spiny plant has been told for time immemorial.
Plants of Haida Gwaii: Ferns
Depending on the species, ferns (or ts'aagul in the local language) had many uses for the ancient Haida.