Rosaceae Pyrus communis L.
Common Pear
Iroquois - Food, Bread & Cake
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 129
View all documented uses for
Pyrus communis L.
Scientific name: Pyrus communis L.
USDA symbol: PYCO (
View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Pear
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: 7922 id: 31823