Rosaceae
black hawthorn
Crataegus douglasii Lindl. var. douglasii
Indigenous Names: Nāh’ kō tăsĭ’ mĭns
Traditional Food Use
Cheyenne
Fruits pulverized, dried berries saved for winter use Additional commentary: According to William Tallbull, the Cheyenne called the berry “bear berry.” A bear gorged on this fruit until his stomach was so bloated it hurt. To alleviate the pain, the bear tore open his own stomach and died.224
Cheyenne
Fresh fruits cooked and used for food
Medicinal Documentation
Cheyenne
The early flowers and leaves were made into a tea to strengthen a weak heart
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: berries, early_flowers, fruit, leaves
Distribution: Well-drained sites, but often near water; foothills to sub- alpine; Alberta, Canada to Wyoming