Fabaceae Prosopis velutina Woot.

Velvet Mesquite

Pima, Gila River - Food, Beverage

Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 4

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Scientific name: Prosopis velutina Woot.
USDA symbol: PRVE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Velvet Mesquite
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Pods crushed in a wooden mortar, soaked in water and used to make vau (a drink).

RECRD: 8722 id: 30161

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