Brassicaceae Descurainia pinnata (Walt.) Britt.

Western Tansymustard

Pima, Gila River - Food, Staple

Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 5

View all documented uses for Descurainia pinnata (Walt.) Britt.

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Scientific name: Descurainia pinnata (Walt.) Britt.
USDA symbol: DEPIP3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Tansymustard
Family: Brassicaceae
Family (APG): Brassicaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Seeds ground, parched and used to make pinole.

RECRD: 8749 id: 12362

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