Solanaceae Solanum nigrum L.

Black Nightshade

Mendocino Indian - Drug, Poison

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 387

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Scientific name: Solanum nigrum L.
USDA symbol: SOPT3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Black Nightshade
Family: Solanaceae
Family (APG): Solanaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Poison
Notes: Berries considered poisonous.

RECRD: 95464 id: 38319

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