Liliaceae Camassia leichtlinii (Baker) S. Wats.

Large Camas

Round Valley 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 326

View all documented uses for Camassia leichtlinii (Baker) S. Wats.

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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: Round Valley Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Bulbs roasted or cooked and used for food.

RECRD: 43179 id: 7838

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