Rosaceae Prunus serotina Ehrh.

Black Cherry

Penobscot - Drug, Tonic

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 310

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Scientific name: Prunus serotina Ehrh.
USDA symbol: PRSES (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Black Cherry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Penobscot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Infusion of berries taken as a 'fine bitter tonic.'

RECRD: 92572 id: 30660

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