Ranunculaceae Ranunculus occidentalis var. occidentalis

Western Buttercup

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 347

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Scientific name: Ranunculus occidentalis var. occidentalis
USDA symbol: RAOCO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Buttercup
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Smooth, flat and orbicular seeds used alone or mixed with other seeds to make pinole.

RECRD: 43229 id: 32693

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