Standard English Name(s): western hemlock
Local English Name(s) (if different from above): hemlock
Scientific Name(s): Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.
Upriver Halkomelem Name(s): mulumulhp
Downriver Halkomelem Name(s): qwuqwule’ulhp
Island Halkomelem Name(s): th’qinlhp

Description, Habitat, Ecology, & Distribution:
     Western hemlock is a common and characteristic tree species of coastal British Columbia. This tree has very small cones, and short, feathery needles. It can reach heights of up to 60 m (197 ft). It grows in fairly dry to wet sites in low to middle elevations.

Upriver Halkomelem Cultural Role(s):
     The ground bark numbs the mouth and can be used as an emetic (to induce vomiting).

Downriver Halkomelem Cultural Role(s):
     The bark was used as a medicine to treat colds and tuberculosis.

Island Halkomelem Cultural Role(s):