Fabaceae Lotus strigosus (Nutt.) Greene
Bishop Lotus
Luiseno - Food, Vegetable
Use documented by:
Sparkman, Philip S., 1908, The Culture of the Luiseno Indians, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8(4):187-234, page 231
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Lotus strigosus (Nutt.) Greene
Scientific name: Lotus strigosus (Nutt.) Greene
USDA symbol: LOSTS2 (
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Common names: Bishop Lotus
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Luiseno
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Plant used for greens.
RECRD: 30950 id: 21275