Asteraceae Cirsium hookerianum Nutt.
White Thistle
Thompson - Food, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 36
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Cirsium hookerianum Nutt.
Scientific name: Cirsium hookerianum Nutt.
USDA symbol: CIHO (
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Common names: White Thistle
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Roots boiled and used for food.
RECRD: 46160 id: 9957