Cupressaceae Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.
Oneseed Juniper
Tewa - Food, Fruit
Use documented by:
Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 40
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Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.
Scientific name: Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.
USDA symbol: JUMO (
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Common names: Oneseed Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Tewa
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Berries eaten by children and young people.
RECRD: 41867 id: 18737