Asteraceae Madia sativa Molina
Coast Tarweed
Mendocino Indian - Food, Cooking Agent
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 395
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Madia sativa Molina
Scientific name: Madia sativa Molina
USDA symbol: MASA (
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Common names: Coast Tarweed
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Cooking Agent
Notes: Oil from seeds used for cooking.
RECRD: 43428 id: 21782