Stem with modifying proclitic composed of: k'wila= always, ma̱xs1 grow
common noun. Native tea; Labrador tea; Hudson's Bay tea; Indian tea. Break off the stems near the ground (or just beneath the last leaves),
add a handful to a large pot of boiling water, bring it to boil, then reduce heat and allow it to simmer. It is not picked
in the springtime when it flowers; pick it in the autumn or winter. It's very good for helping you feel warm
Scientific name: Ledum groenlandicum
Dm güültm k'wila̱'ma̱xs dziła Ha'lisgwaytk. We'll pick tea on Sunday.
Ap luk'wil tsima'antis Babo'og̱a k'wila̱'ma̱xs. George really likes Hudson Bay tea.
Photograph courtesy of Nancy Turner.
Photograph courtesy of Nancy Turner.