| Plant: Erect shrub 4 to 8 feet tall or a vine. Found in moist shady places. |  |
| Flowers: Small greenish-white on a drooping stem. |  |
| Fruit: The 1/3 inch fruit is white. |  |
| Leaf: Three lobed leaflets alternating on stem. 2 inches long, shiny green on top. They turn red and drop in the fall. |   |
| Flowering period: | March to April |
| Use by Indians: | Juice from stems and leaves used as cure for warts
and ringworm, and as a black dye for basket decoration. Full-blooded Indians showed little reaction to the poison. |
| Can be found here: | Back Bay Drive |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Carrot |
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Date: 9/19/2003
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