Chenopodiaceae Allenrolfea occidentalis (S. Wats.) Kuntze

Iodinebush

Pima, Gila River - Food, Starvation Food

Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 6

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Scientific name: Allenrolfea occidentalis (S. Wats.) Kuntze
USDA symbol: ALOC2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Iodinebush
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Starvation Food
Notes: Seeds used as 'starvation food.'

RECRD: 8790 id: 2018

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