Liliaceae Calochortus pulchellus Dougl. ex Benth.
Mount Diablo Globelily
Pomo - Food, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A., 1952, Material Aspects of Pomo Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 20, page 89
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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: Pomo
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Corms eaten raw or roasted.
RECRD: 40660 id: 7770