Asteraceae Madia elegans D. Don ex Lindl.

Common Madia

Miwok - Food, Staple

Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 154

View all documented uses for Madia elegans D. Don ex Lindl.

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Scientific name: Madia elegans D. Don ex Lindl.
USDA symbol: MAELE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Madia
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Pulverized seeds eaten as a dry meal.

RECRD: 20077 id: 21766

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