Ranunculaceae Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.

Western Columbine

Miwok - Food, Vegetable

Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 159

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Scientific name: Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
USDA symbol: AQFO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Columbine
Family: Ranunculaceae
Family (APG): Ranunculaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Early spring greens boiled and eaten.

RECRD: 20099 id: 3920

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