Onagraceae Epilobium densiflorum (Lindl.) Hoch & Raven
Denseflower Spike Primrose
Mendocino Indian - Food, Bread & Cake
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 370
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Epilobium densiflorum (Lindl.) Hoch & Raven
Scientific name: Epilobium densiflorum (Lindl.) Hoch & Raven
USDA symbol: EPDE4 (
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Common names: Denseflower Spike Primrose
Family: Onagraceae
Family (APG): Onagraceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Bread & Cake
Notes: Seeds used to make bread.
RECRD: 43332 id: 13265