Rosaceae Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik.
Canadian Serviceberry
Iroquois - Food, Bread & Cake
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 128
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Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik.
Scientific name: Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik.
USDA symbol: AMCA4 (
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Common names: Canadian Serviceberry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Bread & Cake
Notes: Fruit mashed, made into small cakes and dried for future use.
RECRD: 7850 id: 3112