Grossulariaceae Ribes aureum Pursh

Golden Currant

Cheyenne - Food, Winter Use Food

Use documented by:
Grinnell, George Bird, 1972, The Cheyenne Indians - Their History and Ways of Life Vol.2, Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press, page 175

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Scientific name: Ribes aureum Pursh
USDA symbol: RIAUA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Golden Currant
Family: Grossulariaceae
Family (APG): Grossulariaceae
Native American Tribe: Cheyenne
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Winter Use Food
Notes: Pounded, dried berries formed into cakes for winter use.

RECRD: 1954 id: 33342

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