Salicaceae Populus fremontii S. Wats.

Fremont's Cottonwood

Pima, Gila River - Food, Snack Food

Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 5

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Scientific name: Populus fremontii S. Wats.
USDA symbol: POFRF3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Fremont's Cottonwood
Family: Salicaceae
Family (APG): Salicaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Snack Food
Notes: Catkins eaten as a snack food by all age groups.

RECRD: 8763 id: 29489

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