Ericaceae Arctostaphylos rubra (Rehd. & Wilson) Fern.

Red Fruit Bearberry

Tanana, Upper - Other, Season Indicator

Use documented by:
Kari, Priscilla Russe, 1985, Upper Tanana Ethnobotany, Anchorage. Alaska Historical Commission, page 10

View all documented uses for Arctostaphylos rubra (Rehd. & Wilson) Fern.

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Scientific name: Arctostaphylos rubra (Rehd. & Wilson) Fern.
USDA symbol: ARRU (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Red Fruit Bearberry
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Tanana, Upper
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Season Indicator
Notes: Red leaves indicated fattened moose and the time to hunt them.

RECRD: 3395 id: 4481

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