Rhamnaceae Ziziphus obtusifolia var. canescens (Gray) M.C. Johnston

Lotebush

Maricopa - Food, Dried Food

Use documented by:
Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1951, Yuman Indian Agriculture, Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, page 204

View all documented uses for Ziziphus obtusifolia var. canescens (Gray) M.C. Johnston

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Scientific name: Ziziphus obtusifolia var. canescens (Gray) M.C. Johnston
USDA symbol: ZIOBC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Lotebush
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Maricopa
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dried Food
Notes: Berries dried and stored, to be soaked in hot water and used later.

RECRD: 40898 id: 44665

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