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

Western Chokecherry

Sioux - Drug, Ceremonial Medicine

Use documented by:
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 19

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: Sioux
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Wood used to make 'medicine-spoons' for use in ceremonial dog feasts.

RECRD: 92440 id: 30961

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