Nymphaeaceae Nuphar lutea ssp. polysepala (Engelm.) E.O. Beal

Rocky Mountain Pondlily

Mendocino Indian - Food, Forage

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 347

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Scientific name: Nuphar lutea ssp. polysepala (Engelm.) E.O. Beal
USDA symbol: NULUP (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Rocky Mountain Pondlily
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Family (APG): Nymphaeaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Forage
Notes: Fleshy roots eaten as a favorite food by deer.

RECRD: 43227 id: 24109

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