Chickasaw plum
Rosaceae

Chickasaw plum

Prunus angustifolia Marshall

Indigenous Names: Yuseke Parawaskeke Kuisiseke, Meaning: Early plum, Late summer plum, Fall plum, Also dried plum as it falls to the ground and, One particular plum
Habitat: Thickets in prairies, woodlands, pastures and riverbanks
Seasonality: Midsummer into fall
Status: Native

Traditional Food Use

Comanche

Fresh fruits used for food. Stored fruits used for food.

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: fruit