Liliaceae Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth

Wavyleaf Soapplant

Miwok - Food, Winter Use Food

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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Scientific name: Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth
USDA symbol: CHPOP4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Wavyleaf Soapplant
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Winter Use Food
Notes: Stored, dried bulbs used for food.

RECRD: 20094 id: 9733

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