Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt.

Silver Buffaloberry

Blackfoot - Food, Forage

Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 48

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Scientific name: Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt.
USDA symbol: SHAR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Silver Buffaloberry
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Family (APG): Elaeagnaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Forage
Notes: Berries eaten by buffalo.

RECRD: 60678 id: 37769