Cornaceae Cornus canadensis L.
Bunchberry Dogwood
Eskimo, Alaska - Food, Fruit
Use documented by:
Anderson, J. P., 1939, Plants Used by the Eskimo of the Northern Bering Sea and Arctic Regions of Alaska, American Journal of Botany 26:714-16, page 715
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Cornus canadensis L.
Scientific name: Cornus canadensis L.
USDA symbol: COCA13 (
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Common names: Bunchberry Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae
Family (APG): Cornaceae
Native American Tribe: Eskimo, Alaska
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Gathered and mixed with other berries.
RECRD: 20028 id: 10835