Rosaceae Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr.
Bitter Cherry
Quileute - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1936, Plants Used by the Hoh and Quileute Indians, Kansas Academy of Science 37:55-70, page 64
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Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr.
Scientific name: Prunus emarginata (Dougl. ex Hook.) D. Dietr.
USDA symbol: PREME (
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Common names: Bitter Cherry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Quileute
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Decoction of bark used as a blood remedy.
RECRD: 46598 id: 30391