Liliaceae Calochortus nuttallii Torr. & Gray

Sego Lily

Paiute, Nevada - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 47

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Scientific name: Calochortus nuttallii Torr. & Gray
USDA symbol: CANU3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Sego Lily
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute, Nevada
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Bulbs used for food during the spring.

RECRD: 2324 id: 7760

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