Rubiaceae Mitchella repens L.
Partridgeberry
Ojibwa - Drug, Ceremonial Medicine
Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 239
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Mitchella repens L.
Scientific name: Mitchella repens L.
USDA symbol: MIRE (
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Common names: Partridgeberry
Family: Rubiaceae
Family (APG): Rubiaceae
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Leaves smoked during ceremonies.
RECRD: 89855 id: 23154