Asteraceae Madia elegans ssp. densifolia (Greene) Keck

Showy Tarweed

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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Scientific name: Madia elegans ssp. densifolia (Greene) Keck
USDA symbol: MAELD (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Showy Tarweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Seeds used to make pinoles.

RECRD: 40644 id: 21770

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