Shepherdia canadensis
Soapberry

Family: Elaeagnaceae (Oleaster family)

Photo taken in the Icicle Canyon, partially open areas, not too dry

photo of Shepherdia canadensis
© 2002 Thayne Tuason

Plant:

Berries used to make Indian ice cream by the Okanagan-Colville, Shuswap, and Thompson. Fruits fermented into an alcoholic drink by the Okanagon and Thompson.