Brassicaceae Moricandia arvensis (L.) DC.
Purple Mistress
Quileute - Food, Spice
Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1936, Plants Used by the Hoh and Quileute Indians, Kansas Academy of Science 37:55-70, page 61
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Moricandia arvensis (L.) DC.
Scientific name: Moricandia arvensis (L.) DC.
USDA symbol: MOAR6 (
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Common names: Purple Mistress
Family: Brassicaceae
Family (APG): Brassicaceae
Native American Tribe: Quileute
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Spice
Notes: Used for flavoring.
RECRD: 46511 id: 23457