Rosaceae Prunus serotina Ehrh.

Black Cherry

Rappahannock - Drug, Poison

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 26

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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: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Poison
Notes: Infusion of bark or berries with honey used for coughs, if stale it is poisonous.

RECRD: 92577 id: 30667

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