Empetraceae Empetrum nigrum L.

Black Crowberry

Eskimo, Arctic - Food, Frozen Food

Use documented by:
Porsild, A.E., 1953, Edible Plants of the Arctic, Arctic 6:15-34, page 21

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Scientific name: Empetrum nigrum L.
USDA symbol: EMNIN (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Black Crowberry
Family: Empetraceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Eskimo, Arctic
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Frozen Food
Notes: Berries stored frozen and eaten with seal blubber or oil.

RECRD: 60477 id: 13068

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