Apiaceae Lomatium cous (S. Wats.) Coult. & Rose
Cous Biscuitroot
Montana Indian - Food, Bread & Cake
Use documented by:
Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 26
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Lomatium cous (S. Wats.) Coult. & Rose
Scientific name: Lomatium cous (S. Wats.) Coult. & Rose
USDA symbol: LOCO4 (
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Common names: Cous Biscuitroot
Family: Apiaceae
Family (APG): Apiaceae
Native American Tribe: Montana Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Bread & Cake
Notes: Roots pulverized, moistened, partially baked and made into different sized cakes.
RECRD: 45202 id: 20755