Apiaceae Perideridia oregana (S. Wats.) Mathias

Squaw Potato

Klamath - Food, Dried Food

Use documented by:
Coville, Frederick V., 1897, Notes On The Plants Used By The Klamath Indians Of Oregon., Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 5(2):87-110, page 101

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Scientific name: Perideridia oregana (S. Wats.) Mathias
USDA symbol: PEOR6 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Squaw Potato
Family: Apiaceae
Family (APG): Apiaceae
Native American Tribe: Klamath
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dried Food
Notes: Dried roots eaten raw.

RECRD: 20450 id: 26065

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