Rhamnaceae Ziziphus obtusifolia var. canescens (Gray) M.C. Johnston
Lotebush
Pima, Gila River - Food, Fruit
Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 7
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Ziziphus obtusifolia var. canescens (Gray) M.C. Johnston
Scientific name: Ziziphus obtusifolia var. canescens (Gray) M.C. Johnston
USDA symbol: ZIOBC (
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Common names: Lotebush
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Fruits eaten raw and boiled.
RECRD: 8686 id: 44676