Amaranthaceae Amaranthus retroflexus L.

Redroot Amaranth

Mendocino Indian - Food, Staple

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 346

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Scientific name: Amaranthus retroflexus L.
USDA symbol: AMRE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Redroot Amaranth
Family: Amaranthaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Small, shiny black seeds used to make pinole.

RECRD: 43223 id: 2813

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