Liliaceae Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum

Congested Snakelily

Mendocino Indian - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 323

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Scientific name: Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum
USDA symbol: DICAC5 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Congested Snakelily
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Bulbs eaten raw or cooked.

RECRD: 43175 id: 12469

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