Grossulariaceae Ribes divaricatum Dougl.
Spreading Gooseberry
Swinomish - Drug, Venereal Aid
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 32
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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: Swinomish
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Venereal Aid
Notes: Infusion of roots taken for venereal disease.
RECRD: 93664 id: 33500