Liliaceae Polygonatum biflorum (Walt.) Ell.

King Solomon's Seal

Cherokee - Food, Bread & Cake

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 56

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Scientific name: Polygonatum biflorum (Walt.) Ell.
USDA symbol: POBIC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: King Solomon's Seal
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Bread & Cake
Notes: Roots dried, beaten into flour and used to make bread.

RECRD: 9443 id: 28816

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