Apiaceae Perideridia kelloggii (Gray) Mathias

Kellogg's Yampah

Yuki - Fiber, Brushes & Brooms

Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1957, Some Plants Used by the Yuki Indians ... II. Food Plants, The Masterkey 31:85-94, page 91

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Scientific name: Perideridia kelloggii (Gray) Mathias
USDA symbol: PEKE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Kellogg's Yampah
Family: Apiaceae
Family (APG): Apiaceae
Native American Tribe: Yuki
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Brushes & Brooms
Notes: Strong, fibrous roots used to make hair brushes.

RECRD: 45008 id: 26063

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