Asteraceae Madia gracilis (Sm.) Keck & J. Clausen ex Applegate

Grassy Tarweed

Mendocino Indian - Food, Staple

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 395

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Scientific name: Madia gracilis (Sm.) Keck & J. Clausen ex Applegate
USDA symbol: MAGR3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Grassy Tarweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Seeds used to make pinole.

RECRD: 43427 id: 21779

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