Rosaceae Pyrus communis L.

Common Pear

Iroquois - Food, Bread & Cake

Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 129

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Scientific name: Pyrus communis L.
USDA symbol: PYCO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Pear
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Bread & Cake
Notes: Fruit mashed, made into small cakes and dried for future use.

RECRD: 7922 id: 31823

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