Caprifoliaceae Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake
Common Snowberry
Miwok - Drug, Cold Remedy
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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Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake
Scientific name: Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake
USDA symbol: SYALA (
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Common names: Common Snowberry
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Infusion of root taken for colds.
RECRD: 20308 id: 39060