Apiaceae Perideridia oregana (S. Wats.) Mathias

Squaw Potato

Paiute - Food, Dried Food

Use documented by:
Kelly, Isabel T., 1932, Ethnography of the Surprise Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 31(3):67-210, page 101

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Scientific name: Perideridia oregana (S. Wats.) Mathias
USDA symbol: PEOR6 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Squaw Potato
Family: Apiaceae
Family (APG): Apiaceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dried Food
Notes: Roots sun dried and used for food.

RECRD: 43989 id: 26066

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