Solanaceae Solanum nigrum L.

Black Nightshade

Miwok - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 173

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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: Miwok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Decoction used as wash for sore eyes.

RECRD: 20302 id: 38321

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