Latin name:
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Moench
Botanical family:
Caprifoliaceae
Growth habit:
Shrub
Vernacular name(s):
Indian currant (Eng.)
symphorine à feuilles rondes (Fr.)
gus'sigwaka'mish (Ojibwa)
Uses:
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Roots :
Cooled decoction made with inner bark of roots applied to sore eyes [Ojibwa 84].