Early Uses of California Plants shurb A fragrant evergreen shrub that

A fragrant evergreen shrub that grows three to five feet tall and wide

Most garden plants prefer a soil pH between 6

Hollyleaf Redberry (Rhamnus ilicifolia)

The fruit is eaten whole because the rind is sweet

- Native to Mexico and Texas

Early Uses of California Plants shurb A fragrant evergreen shrub thatEarly Uses of California Plants Information from many sources has been compiled here to present the most important uses of plants by early inhabitants of California, as well as methods of preparing the plants for use. The Indian method of leaching acorn meal so it could be eaten, the medicinal value of Yerba Mansa, the use of other plants for making baskets, rope, and clothing, are some of the subjects treated.