Cupressaceae Juniperus californica Carr.
California Juniper
Mendocino Indian - Food, Dried Food
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 306
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Juniperus californica Carr.
Scientific name: Juniperus californica Carr.
USDA symbol: JUCA7 (
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Common names: California Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dried Food
Notes: Dried fruits boiled and eaten.
RECRD: 43115 id: 18426