Liliaceae Calochortus luteus Dougl. ex Lindl.

Yellow Mariposa Lily

Miwok - Food, Unspecified

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 157

View all documented uses for Calochortus luteus Dougl. ex Lindl.

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Scientific name: Calochortus luteus Dougl. ex Lindl.
USDA symbol: CALU9 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Yellow Mariposa Lily
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Roasted bulbs used for food.

RECRD: 20090 id: 7730

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