Rosaceae Prunus virginiana var. melanocarpa (A. Nels.) Sarg.
Black Chokecherry
Great Basin Indian - Food, Dried Food
Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 48
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Prunus virginiana var. melanocarpa (A. Nels.) Sarg.
Scientific name: Prunus virginiana var. melanocarpa (A. Nels.) Sarg.
USDA symbol: PRVIM (
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Common names: Black Chokecherry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dried Food
Notes: Mashed berries dried for winter use.
RECRD: 2359 id: 30987