Asteraceae Wyethia angustifolia (DC.) Nutt.
California Compassplant
Yuki - Food, Spice
Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1957, Some Plants Used by the Yuki Indians ... II. Food Plants, The Masterkey 31:85-94, page 85
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Wyethia angustifolia (DC.) Nutt.
Scientific name: Wyethia angustifolia (DC.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: WYAN (
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Common names: California Compassplant
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Yuki
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Spice
Notes: Seeds used to flavor pinole.
RECRD: 44973 id: 43599