Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt.

Silver Buffaloberry

Dakota - Drug, Ceremonial Medicine

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 106

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

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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: Dakota
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Medicine
Notes: Fruit used occasionally in ceremonial feasts at female puberty rites.

RECRD: 95145 id: 37772

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