Valerianaceae Valeriana edulis Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray

Edible Valerian

Klamath - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 104

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Scientific name: Valeriana edulis Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray
USDA symbol: VAEDE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Edible Valerian
Family: Valerianaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Klamath
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Steamed, cooked roots used for food.

RECRD: 20472 id: 42523

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