Rosaceae Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer
Saskatoon Serviceberry
Thompson - Food, Beverage
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 253
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Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer
Scientific name: Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer
USDA symbol: AMALA (
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Common names: Saskatoon Serviceberry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Twigs used to make a tea like beverage.
RECRD: 33180 id: 3038