Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt.

Silver Buffaloberry

Blackfoot - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid

Use documented by:
Hellson, John C., 1974, Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 68

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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: Blackfoot
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Berries eaten for stomach troubles.

RECRD: 3705 id: 37766

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