Asteraceae Tragopogon porrifolius L.

Salsify

Thompson - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 38

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Scientific name: Tragopogon porrifolius L.
USDA symbol: TRPO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Salsify
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Stems broken at the base and hardened juice chewed for food.

RECRD: 46216 id: 40532

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