Saxifragaceae Darmera peltata (Torr. ex Benth.) Voss

Indian Rhubarb

Miwok - Food, Cooking Agent

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 144

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Scientific name: Darmera peltata (Torr. ex Benth.) Voss
USDA symbol: DAPE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Indian Rhubarb
Family: Saxifragaceae
Family (APG): Saxifragaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Cooking Agent
Notes: Pulverized root mixed with acorn meal to whiten it.

RECRD: 1814 id: 12044

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