Fagaceae Quercus rubra L.
Northern Red Oak
Rappahannock - Drug, Dietary Aid
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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Quercus rubra L.
Scientific name: Quercus rubra L.
USDA symbol: QURUR (
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Common names: Northern Red Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Family (APG): Fagaceae
Native American Tribe: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dietary Aid
Notes: Infusion of north side bark taken as an appetizer.
RECRD: 93183 id: 32396