Saururaceae Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Yerba Mansa
Kamia - Food, Bread & Cake
Use documented by:
Gifford, E. W., 1931, The Kamia of Imperial Valley, Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office, page 24
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Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
Scientific name: Anemopsis californica (Nutt.) Hook. & Arn.
USDA symbol: ANCA10 (
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Common names: Yerba Mansa
Family: Saururaceae
Family (APG): Saururaceae
Native American Tribe: Kamia
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Bread & Cake
Notes: Pulverized seeds used for bread.
RECRD: 20499 id: 3382