Taxaceae Taxus canadensis Marsh.

Canada Yew

Iroquois - Food, Beverage

Use documented by:
Rousseau, Jacques, 1945, Le Folklore Botanique De Caughnawaga, Contributions de l'Institut botanique l'Universite de Montreal 55:7-72, page 34

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Scientific name: Taxus canadensis Marsh.
USDA symbol: TACA7 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Canada Yew
Family: Taxaceae
Family (APG): Taxaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Fruits, leaves, cold water and maple water fermented into a 'little beer.'

RECRD: 50013 id: 39582

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