Rosaceae Prunus americana Marsh.
American Plum
Pawnee - Food, Sauce & Relish
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 87
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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: Pawnee
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Sauce & Relish
Notes: Highly valued fruit cooked as a sauce.
RECRD: 31394 id: 30291