Rosaceae Rubus ursinus Cham. & Schlecht.
California Blackberry
Hesquiat - Food, Fruit
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 75
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Rubus ursinus Cham. & Schlecht.
Scientific name: Rubus ursinus Cham. & Schlecht.
USDA symbol: RUURM (
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Common names: California Blackberry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Berries eaten and well liked.
RECRD: 731 id: 35065