Liliaceae Calochortus tolmiei Hook. & Arn.

Tolmie Startulip

Mendocino Indian - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 323

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Scientific name: Calochortus tolmiei Hook. & Arn.
USDA symbol: CATO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Tolmie Startulip
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Corms eaten mostly by children.

RECRD: 43173 id: 7773

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