Cupressaceae Juniperus osteosperma (Torr.) Little

Utah Juniper

Yavapai - Food, Staple

Use documented by:
Gifford, E. W., 1936, Northeastern and Western Yavapai, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 34:247-345, page 257

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Scientific name: Juniperus osteosperma (Torr.) Little
USDA symbol: JUOS (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Utah Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Yavapai
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Ground berries made into a meal, water added and used as a beverage.

RECRD: 20596 id: 18929

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