Cornaceae Cornus sericea ssp. sericea

Redosier Dogwood

Blackfoot - Drug, Poison

Use documented by:
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 84

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Scientific name: Cornus sericea ssp. sericea
USDA symbol: COSES (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Redosier Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae
Family (APG): Cornaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Poison
Notes: Chewed berry spittle used on arrow points and musket balls to cause infections in the wound.

RECRD: 3889 id: 11001

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