Asteraceae Madia sativa Molina
Coast 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 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: Pomo
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Seeds used to make pinoles.
RECRD: 40643 id: 21785