Anacardiaceae Rhus trilobata Nutt.
Skunkbush Sumac
Round Valley Indian - Drug, Dermatological Aid
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 365
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Rhus trilobata Nutt.
Scientific name: Rhus trilobata Nutt.
USDA symbol: RHTRT (
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Common names: Skunkbush Sumac
Family: Anacardiaceae
Family (APG): Anacardiaceae
Native American Tribe: Round Valley Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Dried, powdered berries used for smallpox sores.
RECRD: 93465 id: 33229