Liliaceae Allium sp.
Onion
Costanoan - Food, Winter Use Food
Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255
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Allium sp.
Scientific name: Allium sp.
Common names: Onion
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Winter Use Food
Notes: Bulbs gathered in winter and used for food.
RECRD: 20839 id: 2262