Rosaceae Prunus serotina Ehrh.
Black Cherry
Delaware - Drug, Tonic
Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 32
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Prunus serotina Ehrh.
Scientific name: Prunus serotina Ehrh.
USDA symbol: PRSES (
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Common names: Black Cherry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Bark combined with other roots and used as a tonic.
RECRD: 42679 id: 30598