Solanaceae Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav.
Silverleaf Nightshade
Pima - Food, Substitution Food
Use documented by:
Russell, Frank, 1908, The Pima Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #26:1-390, page 78
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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: Substitution Food
Notes: Berries used as a substitute for rennet.
RECRD: 43959 id: 38277