Rosaceae Prunus virginiana var. demissa (Nutt.) Torr.

Western Chokecherry

Atsugewi - Food, Porridge

Use documented by:
Garth, Thomas R., 1953, Atsugewi Ethnography, Anthropological Records 14(2):140-141, page 139

View all documented uses for Prunus virginiana var. demissa (Nutt.) Torr.

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Scientific name: Prunus virginiana var. demissa (Nutt.) Torr.
USDA symbol: PRVID (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Chokecherry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Atsugewi
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Porridge
Notes: Ripe, mashed fruit added to water to form a paste and eaten without cooking.

RECRD: 20863 id: 30870

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