Solanaceae Lycium fremontii Gray

Fremont's Desertthorn

Yuma - Food, Beverage

Use documented by:
Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1951, Yuman Indian Agriculture, Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, page 204

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Scientific name: Lycium fremontii Gray
USDA symbol: LYFR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Fremont's Desertthorn
Family: Solanaceae
Family (APG): Solanaceae
Native American Tribe: Yuma
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Berries gathered, washed, boiled, ground, mixed with water and used as a beverage.

RECRD: 40373 id: 21420

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