Elaeagnaceae Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt.

Silver Buffaloberry

Ponca - 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 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: Ponca
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Fruit eaten fresh in season.

RECRD: 31578 id: 37800

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