Rosaceae Prunus virginiana var. virginiana

Chokecherry

Dakota - Drug, Ceremonial Medicine

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 88, 89

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Scientific name: Prunus virginiana var. virginiana
USDA symbol: PRVIV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Chokecherry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Dakota
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Fruit prepared in unspecified way and used in old-time ceremonies.

RECRD: 92628 id: 31017

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