Boraginaceae Plagiobothrys fulvus var. campestris (Greene) I.M. Johnston

Fulvous Popcornflower

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 382

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Scientific name: Plagiobothrys fulvus var. campestris (Greene) I.M. Johnston
USDA symbol: PLFUC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Fulvous Popcornflower
Family: Boraginaceae
Family (APG): Boraginaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Seeds winnowed, parched and flour eaten dry.

RECRD: 43389 id: 28341