Fabaceae Lupinus affinis J.G. Agardh

Fleshy Lupine

Mendocino Indian - Food, Vegetable

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: Lupinus affinis J.G. Agardh
USDA symbol: LUAF (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Fleshy Lupine
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Young leaves formerly roasted and eaten as greens.

RECRD: 43276 id: 21301