Rosaceae Prunus virginiana var. demissa (Nutt.) Torr.

Western Chokecherry

Mendocino Indian - Drug, Sedative

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 356

View all documented uses for Prunus virginiana var. demissa (Nutt.) Torr.

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Scientific name: Prunus virginiana var. demissa (Nutt.) Torr.
USDA symbol: PRVID (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Chokecherry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Sedative
Notes: Inner bark used for nervous excitability.

RECRD: 92651 id: 30910

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