Ericaceae Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.
Kinnikinnick
Okanagon - Food, Fruit
Use documented by:
Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 38
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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.
Scientific name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.
USDA symbol: ARUV (
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Common names: Kinnikinnick
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Okanagon
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Insipid fruits eaten fresh.
RECRD: 46225 id: 4633