Caprifoliaceae Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli
American Elder
Diegueno - Other, Toys & Games
Use documented by:
Hedges, Ken, 1986, Santa Ysabel Ethnobotany, San Diego Museum of Man Ethnic Technology Notes, No. 20, page 41
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Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli
Scientific name: Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli
USDA symbol: SANIC4 (
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Common names: American Elder
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Diegueno
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Berries crushed by children when playing 'soda pop.'
RECRD: 2560 id: 36684