Latin name:
Smilax herbacea
L.
Botanical family:
Smilacaceae
Growth habit:
Vine
Vernacular name(s):
carrion flower (Eng.)
smilax herbacé, raisin de couleuvre (Fr.)
ma'kodji'bik, bîgomînaga'wûnj (Ojibwa)
Uses:
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Roots :
Decoction used as a physic and in kidney troubles [Ojibwa 47]. Used in lung troubles [Ojibwa 87].