Campanulaceae Asyneuma prenanthoides (Dur.) McVaugh
California Harebell
Costanoan - Food, Winter Use Food
Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 254
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Asyneuma prenanthoides (Dur.) McVaugh
Scientific name: Asyneuma prenanthoides (Dur.) McVaugh
USDA symbol: ASPR10 (
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Common names: California Harebell
Family: Campanulaceae
Family (APG): Campanulaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Winter Use Food
Notes: Bulbs eaten in winter and early spring.
RECRD: 20803 id: 6568