Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.
Russet Buffaloberry
Sioux - Drug, Antidiarrheal
Use documented by:
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 24
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Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.
Scientific name: Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: SHCA (
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Common names: Russet Buffaloberry
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Family (APG): Elaeagnaceae
Native American Tribe: Sioux
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antidiarrheal
Notes: Bark used for diarrhea.
RECRD: 95156 id: 37889