Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt.

Silver Buffaloberry

Arapaho - Food, Preserves

Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 49

View all documented uses for Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt.

Scientific name: Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt.
USDA symbol: SHAR (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Silver Buffaloberry
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Family (APG): Elaeagnaceae
Native American Tribe: Arapaho
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Preserves
Notes: Berries used to make jelly.

RECRD: 2381 id: 37764