Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt.

Silver Buffaloberry

Paiute - Food, Dried Food

Use documented by:
Kelly, Isabel T., 1932, Ethnography of the Surprise Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 31(3):67-210, page 100

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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: Paiute
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dried Food
Notes: Berries cooked, dried, boiled, drained, crushed and used for food.

RECRD: 43984 id: 37792

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