Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.
Russet Buffaloberry
Carrier - Food, Ice Cream
Use documented by:
Carrier Linguistic Committee, 1973, Plants of Carrier Country, Fort St. James, BC. Carrier Linguistic Committee, page 76
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Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.
Scientific name: Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: SHCA (
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Common names: Russet Buffaloberry
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Family (APG): Elaeagnaceae
Native American Tribe: Carrier
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Ice Cream
Notes: Berries beaten by hand in a birch basket into Indian ice cream.
RECRD: 7095 id: 37818