Ebenaceae Diospyros virginiana L.
Common Persimmon
Rappahannock - Drug, Throat Aid
Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 25
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Diospyros virginiana L.
Scientific name: Diospyros virginiana L.
USDA symbol: DIVI5 (
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Common names: Common Persimmon
Family: Ebenaceae
Family (APG): Ebenaceae
Native American Tribe: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Throat Aid
Notes: Infusion of north side bark taken for sore throat.
RECRD: 85105 id: 12573