Ranunculaceae Ranunculus occidentalis var. occidentalis

Western Buttercup

Pomo - Food, Staple

Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A., 1952, Material Aspects of Pomo Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 20, page 87

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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: Pomo
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Seeds used to make pinoles.

RECRD: 40646 id: 32694