Rosaceae Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik.
Canadian Serviceberry
Iroquois - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Parker, Arthur Caswell, 1910, Iroquois Uses of Maize and Other Food Plants, Albany, NY. University of the State of New York, page 96
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Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik.
Scientific name: Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik.
USDA symbol: AMCA4 (
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Common names: Canadian Serviceberry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Fruits formerly used as a blood remedy.
RECRD: 44238 id: 3109