Cherokee ethnobotany

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This is a list of plants documented to have been traditionally used by the Cherokee, and how they are used.

Contents

Adoxaceae (moschatel family)

Amaryllidaceae (amaryllis family)

Asteraceae (aster, daisy, sunflower, or composite family)

Berberidaceae

Campanulaceae (bellflower family)

Cyperaceae

Ericaceae (heath or heather family)

Fabaceae (legume, bean, or pea family)

Hydrangeaceae

Iridaceae

Juglandaceae

Lamiaceae (mint or deadnettle family)

Lythraceae

Onagraceae (willowherb or evening primrose family)

Pontederiaceae

Ranunculaceae (buttercup or crowfoot family)

Rosaceae (rose family)

Sapindaceae (soapberry family)

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See also Zuni ethnobotany, and Native American ethnobotany.

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