Grossulariaceae Ribes lacustre (Pers.) Poir.

Prickly Currant

Swinomish - Drug, Poison

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 32

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Scientific name: Ribes lacustre (Pers.) Poir.
USDA symbol: RILA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Prickly Currant
Family: Grossulariaceae
Family (APG): Grossulariaceae
Native American Tribe: Swinomish
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Poison
Notes: Thorns considered poisonous.

RECRD: 93688 id: 33577