Grossulariaceae Ribes laxiflorum Pursh

Trailing Black Currant

Hesquiat - Food, Fruit

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 69

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Scientific name: Ribes laxiflorum Pursh
USDA symbol: RILA3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Trailing Black Currant
Family: Grossulariaceae
Family (APG): Grossulariaceae
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Raw or cooked berries eaten with oil or sugar.

RECRD: 676 id: 33590

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