JBR10 Ruscus aculeatus L.

Family Asparagaceae
Genus Ruscus
Species aculeatus
Author L.
Use Decoction of roots used to "open obstructions", and as a diuretic (Early Modern England)
Collector Jennifer Bruce
Number JBR10
Date 26/02/2004
Location Isle of Wight, next to Woodstone Creek
Common name/s Butcher's Broom