Caprifoliaceae Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli

American Elder

Cahuilla - Food, Preserves

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 138

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Scientific name: Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli
USDA symbol: SANIC4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Elder
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Preserves
Notes: Berries used to make jams and jellies.

RECRD: 11786 id: 36641

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