Liliaceae Calochortus tolmiei Hook. & Arn.
Tolmie Startulip
Yuki - Food, Unspecified
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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Calochortus tolmiei Hook. & Arn.
Scientific name: Calochortus tolmiei Hook. & Arn.
USDA symbol: CATO (
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Common names: Tolmie Startulip
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Yuki
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Sweet corms eaten raw.
RECRD: 44976 id: 7775