Elaeagnaceae Elaeagnus commutata Bernh. ex Rydb.

Silverberry

Arapaho - Other, Jewelry

Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 49

View all documented uses for Elaeagnus commutata Bernh. ex Rydb.

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Scientific name: Elaeagnus commutata Bernh. ex Rydb.
USDA symbol: ELCO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Silverberry
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Family (APG): Elaeagnaceae
Native American Tribe: Arapaho
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Jewelry
Notes: Boiled seeds strung on sinew and used as necklaces.

RECRD: 2380 id: 12963

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