Rhamnaceae Ziziphus obtusifolia (Hook. ex Torr. & Gray) Gray
Lotebush
Pima - Food, Fruit
Use documented by:
Russell, Frank, 1908, The Pima Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #26:1-390, page 76
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Ziziphus obtusifolia (Hook. ex Torr. & Gray) Gray
Scientific name: Ziziphus obtusifolia (Hook. ex Torr. & Gray) Gray
USDA symbol: ZIOBO (
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Common names: Lotebush
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Black berries beaten with sticks and eaten raw.
RECRD: 43940 id: 44661