Asteraceae Malacothrix californica DC.

California Desertdandelion

Luiseno - Food, Unspecified

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 228

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Scientific name: Malacothrix californica DC.
USDA symbol: MACA6 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Desertdandelion
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Luiseno
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Seeds used for food.

RECRD: 30889 id: 22179

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