Rosaceae Amelanchier alnifolia var. semiintegrifolia (Hook.) C.L. Hitchc.
Pacific Serviceberry
Chehalis - Food, Spice
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 38
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Amelanchier alnifolia var. semiintegrifolia (Hook.) C.L. Hitchc.
Scientific name: Amelanchier alnifolia var. semiintegrifolia (Hook.) C.L. Hitchc.
USDA symbol: AMALS (
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Common names: Pacific Serviceberry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Chehalis
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Spice
Notes: Fruits dried and used as seasoning in soup or with meats.
RECRD: 42466 id: 3076