Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia canadensis (L.) Nutt.
Russet Buffaloberry
Oregon Indian - Food, Beverage
Use documented by:
Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 20
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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: Oregon Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Berries used to make a foaming drink.
RECRD: 20947 id: 37872