Onagraceae Clarkia purpurea ssp. viminea (Dougl. ex Hook.) H.F. & M.E. Lewis
Winecup Fairyfan
Miwok - Food, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 154
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Clarkia purpurea ssp. viminea (Dougl. ex Hook.) H.F. & M.E. Lewis
Scientific name: Clarkia purpurea ssp. viminea (Dougl. ex Hook.) H.F. & M.E. Lewis
USDA symbol: CLPUV (
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Common names: Winecup Fairyfan
Family: Onagraceae
Family (APG): Onagraceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Dried, pulverized, uncooked seeds used for food.
RECRD: 20075 id: 10116