Rosaceae Prunus americana Marsh.
American Plum
Iroquois - Food, Beverage
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 145
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Prunus americana Marsh.
Scientific name: Prunus americana Marsh.
USDA symbol: PRAM (
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Common names: American Plum
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Fruit sun dried and boiled in water to make coffee.
RECRD: 7953 id: 30255