Asteraceae Madia gracilis (Sm.) Keck & J. Clausen ex Applegate
Grassy Tarweed
Pomo - Food, Staple
Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A., 1952, Material Aspects of Pomo Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 20, page 87
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Madia gracilis (Sm.) Keck & J. Clausen ex Applegate
Scientific name: Madia gracilis (Sm.) Keck & J. Clausen ex Applegate
USDA symbol: MAGR3 (
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Common names: Grassy Tarweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Seeds used to make pinoles.
RECRD: 40645 id: 21781