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

Western Chokecherry

Paiute - Food, Beverage

Use documented by:
Kelly, Isabel T., 1932, Ethnography of the Surprise Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 31(3):67-210, page 99

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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: Paiute
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Stems used to make tea.

RECRD: 43977 id: 30937

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