Apocynaceae Apocynum androsaemifolium L.

Spreading Dogbane

Cree, Woodlands - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 28

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Scientific name: Apocynum androsaemifolium L.
USDA symbol: APAN2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Spreading Dogbane
Family: Apocynaceae
Family (APG): Apocynaceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Plant used for sore eyes.

RECRD: 5365 id: 3735

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