Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt.
Silver Buffaloberry
Paiute - Food, Fruit
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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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: Paiute
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Fruits eaten fresh.
RECRD: 43983 id: 37793