Solanaceae Physalis lanceolata Michx.
Lanceleaf Groundcherry
Ponca - Drug, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 113
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Physalis lanceolata Michx.
Scientific name: Physalis lanceolata Michx.
USDA symbol: PHHI8 (
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Common names: Lanceleaf Groundcherry
Family: Solanaceae
Family (APG): Solanaceae
Native American Tribe: Ponca
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Root used in smoke treatment for unspecified ailments.
RECRD: 91208 id: 26697