Cyperaceae Scirpus sp.

Bulrush

Pima, Gila River - Food, Snack Food

Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 5

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Scientific name: Scirpus sp.
Common names: Bulrush
Family: Cyperaceae
Family (APG): Cyperaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Snack Food
Notes: Tubers eaten as snack food primarily by children.

RECRD: 8754 id: 37550

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