Celastraceae Celastrus scandens L.

American Bittersweet

Oglala - Drug, Poison

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 102

View all documented uses for Celastrus scandens L.

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Scientific name: Celastrus scandens L.
USDA symbol: CESC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Bittersweet
Family: Celastraceae
Family (APG): Celastraceae
Native American Tribe: Oglala
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Poison
Notes: Plant considered poisonous.

RECRD: 83678 id: 8764

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