Cupressaceae Juniperus virginiana L.

Eastern Redcedar

Lakota - Food, Beverage

Use documented by:
Kraft, Shelly Katheren, 1990, Recent Changes in the Ethnobotany of Standing Rock Indian Reservation, University of North Dakota, M.A. Thesis, page 30

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Scientific name: Juniperus virginiana L.
USDA symbol: JUVIV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern Redcedar
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Lakota
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Berries eaten to relieve thirst.

RECRD: 46068 id: 19165