BLACK HAW
Common Names: Black Haw, Stag bush, Sheepberry, Wild Raisin, Arrow Wood, Nannyberry.
Scientific Name: Viburnum prunifolium
When to Find: Fall.
Where to Find: Woods and thickets.
Preparation: Cook in water until soft. Remove seeds. Eat fresh.
Storage: Dry, freeze, or can. Use to make pemmican.
Identification: Bush about 12-15 feet high with blue-black oval shaped berries flattened on one side. Leaves are slick, finely serrated, and gently pointed.
