• Lower Cliff Dwelling

    Tonto

    National Monument Arizona

Netleaf Hackberry

Netleaf Hackberry fruits

NPS Photo

Netleaf Hackberry fruits

Berries were eaten fresh or dried for winter use. Parts of the plant were used for indigestion.

Leaves and branches were boiled into a dark brown or red dye. The wood was used for firewood, bows, or to make handles for axes and hoes. The bark was used to make sandals.

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western diamondback rattlesnake

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