Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt.
Silver Buffaloberry
Montana Indian - Food, Fruit
Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 57
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Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt.
Scientific name: Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt.
USDA symbol: SHAR (
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Common names: Silver Buffaloberry
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Family (APG): Elaeagnaceae
Native American Tribe: Montana Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Fruits eaten fresh.
RECRD: 45486 id: 37781