Liliaceae Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum

Congested Snakelily

Pomo - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A., 1952, Material Aspects of Pomo Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 20, page 90

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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: Pomo
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Bulbs eaten raw or cooked.

RECRD: 40665 id: 12479