Liliaceae Calochortus macrocarpus Dougl.

Sagebrush Mariposa Lily

Okanagon - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 37

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Scientific name: Calochortus macrocarpus Dougl.
USDA symbol: CAMAM9 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Sagebrush Mariposa Lily
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Okanagon
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Sweet flower buds used for food.

RECRD: 46197 id: 7738