Caprifoliaceae Viburnum opulus var. americanum Ait.
American Cranberry Viburnum
Iroquois - Food, Sauce & Relish
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 128
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Viburnum opulus var. americanum Ait.
Scientific name: Viburnum opulus var. americanum Ait.
USDA symbol: VIOPA2 (
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Common names: American Cranberry Viburnum
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Sauce & Relish
Notes: Dried fruit cakes soaked in warm water and cooked as a sauce or mixed with corn bread.
RECRD: 7862 id: 43162