Rosaceae Physocarpus capitatus (Pursh) Kuntze
Pacific Ninebark
Miwok - Food, Fruit
Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 162
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Physocarpus capitatus (Pursh) Kuntze
Scientific name: Physocarpus capitatus (Pursh) Kuntze
USDA symbol: PHCA11 (
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Common names: Pacific Ninebark
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Raw berries used for food.
RECRD: 20146 id: 26776