Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.

Russet Buffaloberry

Montana Indian - Food, Ice Cream

Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 53

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Scientific name: Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: SHCA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Russet Buffaloberry
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Family (APG): Elaeagnaceae
Native American Tribe: Montana Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Ice Cream
Notes: Berries used to make a frothy or foamy 'Indian Ice Cream.'

RECRD: 45454 id: 37859

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