Fabaceae Hoita orbicularis (Lindl.) Rydb.
Roundleaf Leatherroot
Luiseno - Food, Vegetable
Use documented by:
Sparkman, Philip S., 1908, The Culture of the Luiseno Indians, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8(4):187-234, page 231
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Hoita orbicularis (Lindl.) Rydb.
Scientific name: Hoita orbicularis (Lindl.) Rydb.
USDA symbol: HOOR (
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Common names: Roundleaf Leatherroot
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Luiseno
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Plant used for greens.
RECRD: 30946 id: 17307