Asteraceae Conyza canadensis var. canadensis
Canadian Horseweed
Miwok - Food, Vegetable
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 159
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Conyza canadensis var. canadensis
Scientific name: Conyza canadensis var. canadensis
USDA symbol: COCAC3 (
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Common names: Canadian Horseweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Raw, pulverized leaves and tender tops, flavor similar to onions, used for food.
RECRD: 20106 id: 10613