Solanaceae Lycium fremontii Gray

Fremont's Desertthorn

Pima - Food, Beverage

Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1949, By the Prophet of the Earth, Sante Fe. San Vicente Foundation, page 87

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Scientific name: Lycium fremontii Gray
USDA symbol: LYFR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Fremont's Desertthorn
Family: Solanaceae
Family (APG): Solanaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Red berries boiled, mashed and the liquid used as a beverage.

RECRD: 44885 id: 21417