Rhamnaceae Frangula purshiana (DC.) Cooper
Pursh's Buckthorn
Klamath - Drug, Emetic
Use documented by:
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 100
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Frangula purshiana (DC.) Cooper
Scientific name: Frangula purshiana (DC.) Cooper
USDA symbol: FRPU7 (
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Common names: Pursh's Buckthorn
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Klamath
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Infusion of foliage, twigs and bark taken as an emetic.
RECRD: 20442 id: 15097