Capparaceae Cleome serrulata Pursh
Rocky Mountain Beeplant
Navajo - Food, Dried Food
Use documented by:
Lynch, Regina H., 1986, Cookbook, Chinle, AZ. Navajo Curriculum Center, Rough Rock Demonstration School, page 13
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Cleome serrulata Pursh
Scientific name: Cleome serrulata Pursh
USDA symbol: CLSE (
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Common names: Rocky Mountain Beeplant
Family: Capparaceae
Family (APG): Cleomaceae
Native American Tribe: Navajo
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dried Food
Notes: Leaves dried and stored for winter use.
RECRD: 6511 id: 10314