Fabaceae Acacia greggii Gray
Catclaw Acacia
Pima, Gila River - Food, Starvation Food
Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 7
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Acacia greggii Gray
Scientific name: Acacia greggii Gray
USDA symbol: ACGRG3 (
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Common names: Catclaw Acacia
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Starvation Food
Notes: Seeds used as 'starvation food.'
RECRD: 8687 id: 394