Ulmaceae Celtis occidentalis L.

Common Hackberry

Omaha - 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 76

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Scientific name: Celtis occidentalis L.
USDA symbol: CEOC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Hackberry
Family: Ulmaceae
Family (APG): Cannabaceae
Native American Tribe: Omaha
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Berries used occasionally for food.

RECRD: 31281 id: 8807

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