Rosaceae Pyrus communis L.
Common Pear
Iroquois - Food, Fruit
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 129
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Pyrus communis L.
Scientific name: Pyrus communis L.
USDA symbol: PYCO (
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Common names: Common Pear
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Dried fruit taken as a hunting food.
RECRD: 7924 id: 31825