Liliaceae Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth
Wavyleaf Soapplant
Miwok - Food, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 157
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Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth
Scientific name: Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth
USDA symbol: CHPOP4 (
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Common names: Wavyleaf Soapplant
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Soaproot used for food.
RECRD: 20093 id: 9732