Cornaceae Cornus sericea ssp. sericea

Redosier Dogwood

Cheyenne - Other, Smoke Plant

Use documented by:
Grinnell, George Bird, 1972, The Cheyenne Indians - Their History and Ways of Life Vol.2, Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press, page 183

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Scientific name: Cornus sericea ssp. sericea
USDA symbol: COSES (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Redosier Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae
Family (APG): Cornaceae
Native American Tribe: Cheyenne
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Smoke Plant
Notes: Dried, pulverized under bark mixed with tobacco and used for smoking.

RECRD: 2008 id: 11018

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