Caprifoliaceae Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli
American Elder
Omaha - Food, Fruit
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 115
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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: Omaha
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Fresh fruit used for food.
RECRD: 31764 id: 36742