Rosaceae Prunus virginiana L.
Common Chokecherry
Flathead - Drug, Eye Medicine
Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 42
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Prunus virginiana L.
Scientific name: Prunus virginiana L.
USDA symbol: PRVIV (
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Common names: Common Chokecherry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Flathead
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Bark resin warmed, strained, cooled and used for sore eyes.
RECRD: 45383 id: 30780