Berberidaceae Diphylleia cymosa Michx.
American Umbrellaleaf
Cherokee - Drug, Disinfectant
Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 59, 60
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Diphylleia cymosa Michx.
Scientific name: Diphylleia cymosa Michx.
USDA symbol: DICY2 (
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Common names: American Umbrellaleaf
Family: Berberidaceae
Family (APG): Berberidaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Used as an antiseptic.
RECRD: 85107 id: 12577