Solanaceae Solanum nigrum L.

Black Nightshade

Rappahannock - Drug, Poison

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., R.B. Hassrick and E.S. Carpenter, 1942, Rappahannock Herbals, Folk-Lore and Science of Cures, Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science 10:7-55., page 34

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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: Rappahannock
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Poison
Notes: Weak infusion of dried leaves, poisonous, taken for sleeplessness.

RECRD: 95467 id: 38323

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