Asteraceae Madia sativa Molina

Coast Tarweed

Mendocino Indian - Food, Cooking Agent

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 sativa Molina
USDA symbol: MASA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Coast Tarweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Cooking Agent
Notes: Oil from seeds used for cooking.

RECRD: 43428 id: 21782

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