Elaeagnaceae Elaeagnus commutata Bernh. ex Rydb.

Silverberry

Blackfoot - Fiber, Cordage

Use documented by:
McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 277

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Scientific name: Elaeagnus commutata Bernh. ex Rydb.
USDA symbol: ELCO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Silverberry
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Family (APG): Elaeagnaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Cordage
Notes: Bark used to make strong rope.

RECRD: 60352 id: 12966

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