Rosaceae Prunus virginiana var. demissa (Nutt.) Torr.

Western Chokecherry

Cahuilla - Food, Staple

Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 119

View all documented uses for Prunus virginiana var. demissa (Nutt.) Torr.

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Scientific name: Prunus virginiana var. demissa (Nutt.) Torr.
USDA symbol: PRVID (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Chokecherry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Ground pit used as a meal.

RECRD: 11682 id: 30878

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