Cupressaceae Juniperus occidentalis Hook.

Western Juniper

Paiute, Northern - Food, Fruit

Use documented by:
Fowler, Catherine S., 1989, Willards Z. Park's Ethnographic Notes on the Northern Paiute of Western Nevada 1933-1940, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 50

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Scientific name: Juniperus occidentalis Hook.
USDA symbol: JUOCO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute, Northern
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Berries roasted, mixed with warm water, crushed and eaten.

RECRD: 8974 id: 18822

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