Anacardiaceae Rhus typhina L.
Staghorn Sumac
Malecite - Drug, Blood Medicine
Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 253
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Rhus typhina L.
Scientific name: Rhus typhina L.
USDA symbol: RHHI2 (
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Common names: Staghorn Sumac
Family: Anacardiaceae
Family (APG): Anacardiaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Blood Medicine
Notes: Infusion of roots or berries used as a blood purifier.
RECRD: 44126 id: 33275