Solanaceae Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav.
Silverleaf Nightshade
Pima - Food, Fruit
Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1949, By the Prophet of the Earth, Sante Fe. San Vicente Foundation, page 88
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Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav.
Scientific name: Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav.
USDA symbol: SOEL (
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Common names: Silverleaf Nightshade
Family: Solanaceae
Family (APG): Solanaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Berries powdered, placed in milk, a piece of rabbit or cow stomach added and liquid eaten as cheese.
RECRD: 44886 id: 38276