Onagraceae Epilobium densiflorum (Lindl.) Hoch & Raven
Denseflower Spike Primrose
Pomo - Food, Staple
Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A., 1952, Material Aspects of Pomo Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 20, page 86
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Epilobium densiflorum (Lindl.) Hoch & Raven
Scientific name: Epilobium densiflorum (Lindl.) Hoch & Raven
USDA symbol: EPDE4 (
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Common names: Denseflower Spike Primrose
Family: Onagraceae
Family (APG): Onagraceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Seeds used to make pinoles.
RECRD: 40637 id: 13269