Lauraceae Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
California Laurel
Mendocino Indian - Food, Unspecified
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 349
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Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
Scientific name: Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: UMCAC (
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Common names: California Laurel
Family: Lauraceae
Family (APG): Lauraceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Nuts roasted and eaten.
RECRD: 43236 id: 41642