Hydrophyllaceae Hydrophyllum fendleri var. albifrons (Heller) J.F. Macbr.
White Waterleaf
Thompson - Food, Forage
Use documented by:
Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 37
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Hydrophyllum fendleri var. albifrons (Heller) J.F. Macbr.
Scientific name: Hydrophyllum fendleri var. albifrons (Heller) J.F. Macbr.
USDA symbol: HYFEA (
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Common names: White Waterleaf
Family: Hydrophyllaceae
Family (APG): Boraginaceae
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Forage
Notes: Thick roots eaten by cattle.
RECRD: 46172 id: 17535