| Plant: Shrub 3 to 6 feet tall, many dense spine tipped branches. |  |
| Flowers: White petals about 1/4 inch long, flowers on short stems. |  |
| Fruit: Red berry |  |
| Leaf/Stem: Fleshy 1/8 to 3/8 inch long on short or no stems. Cylindrical shaped. |  |
| Flowering period: | March to July |
| Use by Indians: | Berries were pounded into small cakes with a little water and dried for food. |
| Can be found here: | Big Canyon, below West bluffs |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Nightshade |
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Date: 11/16/2003
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