Hippocastanaceae Aesculus californica (Spach) Nutt.
California Buckeye
Yuki - Food, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1957, Some Plants Used by the Yuki Indians ... II. Food Plants, The Masterkey 31:85-94, page 85
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Aesculus californica (Spach) Nutt.
Scientific name: Aesculus californica (Spach) Nutt.
USDA symbol: AECA (
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Common names: California Buckeye
Family: Hippocastanaceae
Family (APG): Sapindaceae
Native American Tribe: Yuki
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Nut meats mashed and used for food.
RECRD: 44969 id: 1625