Poaceae Bromus marginatus Nees ex Steud.
Mountain Brome
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 312
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Bromus marginatus Nees ex Steud.
Scientific name: Bromus marginatus Nees ex Steud.
USDA symbol: BRMA4 (
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Common names: Mountain Brome
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Staple
Notes: Seeds formerly used for pinole.
RECRD: 43141 id: 7591