Onagraceae Clarkia purpurea ssp. viminea (Dougl. ex Hook.) H.F. & M.E. Lewis

Winecup Fairyfan

Miwok - Food, Vegetable

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 137

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Scientific name: Clarkia purpurea ssp. viminea (Dougl. ex Hook.) H.F. & M.E. Lewis
USDA symbol: CLPUV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Winecup Fairyfan
Family: Onagraceae
Family (APG): Onagraceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Seeds considered one of the most prized vegetable foods.

RECRD: 1790 id: 10117

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