Berberidaceae Podophyllum peltatum L.

Mayapple

Cherokee - Drug, Poison

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 44

View all documented uses for Podophyllum peltatum L.

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Scientific name: Podophyllum peltatum L.
USDA symbol: POPE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Mayapple
Family: Berberidaceae
Family (APG): Berberidaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Poison
Notes: Root joints considered poisonous.

RECRD: 9303 id: 28682

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