Apiaceae Lomatium canbyi (Coult. & Rose) Coult. & Rose
Canby's Biscuitroot
Klamath - Food, Porridge
Use documented by:
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 102
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Lomatium canbyi (Coult. & Rose) Coult. & Rose
Scientific name: Lomatium canbyi (Coult. & Rose) Coult. & Rose
USDA symbol: LOCA4 (
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Common names: Canby's Biscuitroot
Family: Apiaceae
Family (APG): Apiaceae
Native American Tribe: Klamath
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Porridge
Notes: Mashed and boiled roots made into mush.
RECRD: 20456 id: 20748