Salicaceae Populus fremontii S. Wats.
Fremont's Cottonwood
Pima - Food, Candy
Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1949, By the Prophet of the Earth, Sante Fe. San Vicente Foundation, page 109
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Populus fremontii S. Wats.
Scientific name: Populus fremontii S. Wats.
USDA symbol: POFRF3 (
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Common names: Fremont's Cottonwood
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Candy
Notes: Young, green pods chewed as gum.
RECRD: 44943 id: 29487