Rosaceae Rubus vitifolius Cham. & Schlecht.
Pacific Dewberry
Cahuilla - Food, Beverage
Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 134
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Rubus vitifolius Cham. & Schlecht.
Scientific name: Rubus vitifolius Cham. & Schlecht.
USDA symbol: RUVIV (
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Common names: Pacific Dewberry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Berries soaked in water to make a beverage.
RECRD: 11762 id: 35106