Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.

Russet Buffaloberry

Northwest Indian - Food, Beverage

Use documented by:
Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 17

View all documented uses for Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.

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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: Northwest Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Berries made into a foaming drink.

RECRD: 20943 id: 37863

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