Liliaceae Camassia leichtlinii (Baker) S. Wats.

Large Camas

Klamath - Food, Pie & Pudding

Use documented by:
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 93

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Scientific name: Camassia leichtlinii (Baker) S. Wats.
USDA symbol: CALEL6 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Large Camas
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Klamath
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Pie & Pudding
Notes: Bulbs used to make pies.

RECRD: 20390 id: 7834