Asteraceae Madia elegans D. Don ex Lindl.
Common Madia
Pomo - Food, Staple
Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A., 1952, Material Aspects of Pomo Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 20, page 87
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Madia elegans D. Don ex Lindl.
Scientific name: Madia elegans D. Don ex Lindl.
USDA symbol: MAELE (
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Common names: Common Madia
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Seeds used to make pinoles.
RECRD: 40642 id: 21767