AKA Ocean Spray, Ironwood, Oceanspray
A species of Oceansprays (Holodiscus Discolor)
USDA factsheet found June 20th 2023 indicate it is “browsed by cattle, deer, elk, snowshoe hares and dusky-footed wood rats but not moose. As a common
understory species, oceanspray provides cover for
numerous birds and small mammals and also
treefrogs. Seeds were eaten by Native Americans
who also used the hard straight stems for arrow, spear
and harpoon shafts, halibut hooks, digging sticks and
sewing and knitting needles. Pioneers used the wood
as pegs in place of nails. Medicinally, an infusion of
dried seed was used to treat diarrhea and prevent
contagious diseases. A poultice of oceanspray bark
and leaves was applied to burns or sores.”
Rough Canyon Ranch 