Cornaceae Cornus florida L.
Flowering Dogwood
Rappahannock - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 33
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Cornus florida L.
Scientific name: Cornus florida L.
USDA symbol: COFL2 (
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Common names: Flowering Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae
Family (APG): Cornaceae
Native American Tribe: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Decoction of dried bark from roots used to purify the blood.
RECRD: 84526 id: 10893