Rosaceae Prunus virginiana var. virginiana

Chokecherry

Ponca - Other, Season Indicator

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 88

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Scientific name: Prunus virginiana var. virginiana
USDA symbol: PRVIV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Chokecherry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Ponca
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Season Indicator
Notes: Ripe fruit used as a indicator for the time of the Sun dance.

RECRD: 31429 id: 31038

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