Cupressaceae Juniperus californica Carr.
California Juniper
Cahuilla - Food, Fruit
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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Juniperus californica Carr.
Scientific name: Juniperus californica Carr.
USDA symbol: JUCA7 (
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Common names: California Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Berries eaten fresh.
RECRD: 11485 id: 18406