Valerianaceae Valeriana edulis Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray

Edible Valerian

Montana Indian - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 26

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Scientific name: Valeriana edulis Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray
USDA symbol: VAEDE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Edible Valerian
Family: Valerianaceae
Family (APG): Caprifoliaceae
Native American Tribe: Montana Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Large quantities of roots cooked in a kiln until black and very sticky.

RECRD: 10288 id: 42530

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