Fabaceae Trifolium dichotomum Hook. & Arn.
Branched Indian Clover
Mendocino Indian - Food, Staple
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 361
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Trifolium dichotomum Hook. & Arn.
Scientific name: Trifolium dichotomum Hook. & Arn.
USDA symbol: TRDI6 (
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Common names: Branched Indian Clover
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Seeds eaten as a pinole.
RECRD: 43297 id: 40601