Chenopodiaceae Allenrolfea occidentalis (S. Wats.) Kuntze
Iodinebush
Pima - Food, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1949, By the Prophet of the Earth, Sante Fe. San Vicente Foundation, page 69
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Allenrolfea occidentalis (S. Wats.) Kuntze
Scientific name: Allenrolfea occidentalis (S. Wats.) Kuntze
USDA symbol: ALOC2 (
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Common names: Iodinebush
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Ripe seeds winnowed, roasted, ground, water added, cooked and used for food.
RECRD: 44863 id: 2017