Fabaceae Lathyrus jepsonii ssp. californicus (S. Wats.) C.L. Hitchc.

California Peavine

Mendocino Indian - Food, Fodder

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 357

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Scientific name: Lathyrus jepsonii ssp. californicus (S. Wats.) C.L. Hitchc.
USDA symbol: LAJEC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Peavine
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fodder
Notes: Cut for hay and used as fodder for horses and cattle.

RECRD: 43274 id: 19707

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