Chenopodiaceae Atriplex lentiformis (Torr.) S. Wats.
Big Saltbush
Pima, Gila River - Food, Starvation Food
Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 6
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Atriplex lentiformis (Torr.) S. Wats.
Scientific name: Atriplex lentiformis (Torr.) S. Wats.
USDA symbol: ATLEL (
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Common names: Big Saltbush
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Starvation Food
Notes: Seeds used as 'starvation food.'
RECRD: 8791 id: 6689