Rosaceae Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer

Saskatoon Serviceberry

Mendocino Indian - Food, Fruit

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 355

View all documented uses for Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer

---

Scientific name: Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer
USDA symbol: AMALA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Saskatoon Serviceberry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Black, glaucous berries eaten fresh.

RECRD: 43262 id: 2986

---