Portulacaceae Lewisia rediviva Pursh

Oregon Bitterroot

Thompson - Food, Winter Use Food

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 36

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Scientific name: Lewisia rediviva Pursh
USDA symbol: LERER (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Oregon Bitterroot
Family: Portulacaceae
Family (APG): Portulacaceae
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Winter Use Food
Notes: Steamed or boiled and used as a winter food.

RECRD: 46151 id: 20062

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