Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt.

Silver Buffaloberry

Montana Indian - Food, Dried Food

Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 57

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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: Montana Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dried Food
Notes: Fruits dried and stored for winter use.

RECRD: 45487 id: 37779

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