Rosaceae Heteromeles arbutifolia (Lindl.) M. Roemer

Toyon

Mahuna - Food, Fruit

Use documented by:
Romero, John Bruno, 1954, The Botanical Lore of the California Indians, New York. Vantage Press, Inc., page 70

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Scientific name: Heteromeles arbutifolia (Lindl.) M. Roemer
USDA symbol: HEARA2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Toyon
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Mahuna
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Berries eaten mainly to quench the thirst.

RECRD: 46850 id: 16990

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