Portulacaceae Lewisia columbiana (T.J. Howell ex Gray) B.L. Robins.

Columbian Bitterroot

Thompson - Food, Winter Use Food

Use documented by:
Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 36

View all documented uses for Lewisia columbiana (T.J. Howell ex Gray) B.L. Robins.

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Scientific name: Lewisia columbiana (T.J. Howell ex Gray) B.L. Robins.
USDA symbol: LECOC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Columbian Bitterroot
Family: Portulacaceae
Family (APG): Portulacaceae
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Winter Use Food
Notes: Steamed or boiled and used as a winter food.

RECRD: 46156 id: 20010

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