Grossulariaceae Ribes americanum P. Mill.
American Black Currant
Iroquois - Food, Bread & Cake
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 128
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Ribes americanum P. Mill.
Scientific name: Ribes americanum P. Mill.
USDA symbol: RIAM2 (
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Common names: American Black Currant
Family: Grossulariaceae
Family (APG): Grossulariaceae
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: 7823 id: 33322