Cupressaceae Juniperus californica Carr.

California Juniper

Cahuilla - Food, Dried Food

Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 81

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Scientific name: Juniperus californica Carr.
USDA symbol: JUCA7 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dried Food
Notes: Berries sun dried and preserved for future use.

RECRD: 11486 id: 18405