Grossulariaceae Ribes cereum Dougl.

Wax Currant

Shoshoni - Drug, Emetic

Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 48

View all documented uses for Ribes cereum Dougl.

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Scientific name: Ribes cereum Dougl.
USDA symbol: RICEC2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Wax Currant
Family: Grossulariaceae
Family (APG): Grossulariaceae
Native American Tribe: Shoshoni
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Emetic
Notes: Fruit used as an emetic.

RECRD: 2349 id: 33415

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