Ericaceae Arctostaphylos manzanita Parry

Whiteleaf Manzanita

Mendocino Indian - Food, Fruit

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 375

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Scientific name: Arctostaphylos manzanita Parry
USDA symbol: ARMAM2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Whiteleaf Manzanita
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Green fruits eaten in small quantities to quench thirst.

RECRD: 43355 id: 4398

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