Liliaceae Calochortus pulchellus Dougl. ex Benth.
Mount Diablo Globelily
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 323
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Calochortus pulchellus Dougl. ex Benth.
Scientific name: Calochortus pulchellus Dougl. ex Benth.
USDA symbol: CAPU2 (
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Common names: Mount Diablo Globelily
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Corms eaten raw or roasted.
RECRD: 43174 id: 7769