Liliaceae Camassia quamash (Pursh) Greene

Small Camas

Yuki - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1957, Some Plants Used by the Yuki Indians ... II. Food Plants, The Masterkey 31:85-94, page 86

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Scientific name: Camassia quamash (Pursh) Greene
USDA symbol: CAQUQ (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Small Camas
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Yuki
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Bulbs pit cooked and eaten.

RECRD: 44979 id: 7894

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