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Desert Plants

American Indians know that the barren-looking land near Burns is full of edible plants.

06/14/2016 | Rating TV-G

Oregon Field Guide

Desert Plants

Clip: Season 7 | 9m 47s

American Indians know that the barren-looking land near Burns is full of edible plants.

The American Indian inhabitants of upper Harney County never developed agriculture — they didn’t need to. The high desert land offers plenty of hunting and gathering of edible plants, if you know where and when to look.

06/14/2016 | Rating TV-G

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Desert Plants

Clip: S7 | 9m 47s | American Indians know that the barren-looking land near Burns is full of edible plants. (9m 47s)

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