Solanaceae Lycium pallidum Miers

Pale Wolfberry

Navajo - Food, Fruit

Use documented by:
Steggerda, Morris, 1941, Navajo Foods and Their Preparation, Journal of the American Dietetic Association 17(3):217-25, page 222

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Scientific name: Lycium pallidum Miers
USDA symbol: LYPAP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Pale Wolfberry
Family: Solanaceae
Family (APG): Solanaceae
Native American Tribe: Navajo
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Fresh, mashed berries mixed with powdered clay to counteract astringency and used for food.

RECRD: 2295 id: 21445

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