Liliaceae Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum
Congested Snakelily
Pima, Gila River - Food, Baby Food
Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 7
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Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum
Scientific name: Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum
USDA symbol: DICAC5 (
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Common names: Congested Snakelily
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Baby Food
Notes: Raw roots eaten primarily by children.
RECRD: 8703 id: 12477