Onagraceae Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera (Dougl. ex Lindl.) H.F. & M.E. Lewis

Winecup Fairyfan

Mendocino Indian - Food, Staple

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 370

View all documented uses for Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera (Dougl. ex Lindl.) H.F. & M.E. Lewis

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Scientific name: Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera (Dougl. ex Lindl.) H.F. & M.E. Lewis
USDA symbol: CLPUQ (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Winecup Fairyfan
Family: Onagraceae
Family (APG): Onagraceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Seeds eaten as a pinole.

RECRD: 43333 id: 10115

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