Rosaceae Rubus trivialis Michx.

Southern Dewberry

Cherokee - Drug, Oral Aid

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 26

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Scientific name: Rubus trivialis Michx.
USDA symbol: RUTR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Southern Dewberry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Oral Aid
Notes: Washed root chewed for coated tongue.

RECRD: 94073 id: 35050