Aceraceae Acer saccharum Marsh.
Sugar Maple
Iroquois - Drug, Eye Medicine
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 142
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Acer saccharum Marsh.
Scientific name: Acer saccharum Marsh.
USDA symbol: ACSAS (
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Common names: Sugar Maple
Family: Aceraceae
Family (APG): Sapindaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Sap used for sore eyes.
RECRD: 7943 id: 681