Poaceae Hordeum murinum L.

Mouse Barley

Mendocino Indian - Food, Staple

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 313

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Scientific name: Hordeum murinum L.
USDA symbol: HOMUM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Mouse Barley
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Seeds used for pinole.

RECRD: 43145 id: 17401

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