Berberidaceae Podophyllum peltatum L.

Mayapple

Delaware, Oklahoma - Drug, Love Medicine

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 32, 78

View all documented uses for Podophyllum peltatum L.

---

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: Delaware, Oklahoma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Love Medicine
Notes: Plant used as a love charm.

RECRD: 91869 id: 28690

---