Celastraceae Celastrus scandens L.
American Bittersweet
Ojibwa - Drug, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 233
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Celastrus scandens L.
Scientific name: Celastrus scandens L.
USDA symbol: CESC (
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Common names: American Bittersweet
Family: Celastraceae
Family (APG): Celastraceae
Native American Tribe: Ojibwa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Plant used for medicinal purposes.
RECRD: 83680 id: 8766