Anacardiaceae Rhus copallinum L.
Flameleaf Sumac
Delaware, Oklahoma - Drug, Ceremonial Medicine
Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 26, 78
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Rhus copallinum L.
Scientific name: Rhus copallinum L.
USDA symbol: RHCOC (
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Common names: Flameleaf Sumac
Family: Anacardiaceae
Family (APG): Anacardiaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware, Oklahoma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Leaves and root used in 'ceremonial tobacco mixture.'
RECRD: 93477 id: 32894