Cupressaceae Juniperus californica Carr.
California Juniper
Costanoan - Food, Fruit
Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 248
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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: Costanoan
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Berries used for food.
RECRD: 20720 id: 18410