Grossulariaceae Ribes divaricatum Dougl.
Spreading Gooseberry
Bella Coola - Drug, Throat Aid
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Bella Coola Indians of British Columbia, Syesis 6:193-220, page 206
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Ribes divaricatum Dougl.
Scientific name: Ribes divaricatum Dougl.
USDA symbol: RIDID (
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Common names: Spreading Gooseberry
Family: Grossulariaceae
Family (APG): Grossulariaceae
Native American Tribe: Bella Coola
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Throat Aid
Notes: Inner bark chewed and juice swallowed for sore throats.
RECRD: 47849 id: 33467