Liliaceae Camassia quamash (Pursh) Greene

Small Camas

Paiute - Food, Dried Food

Use documented by:
Kelly, Isabel T., 1932, Ethnography of the Surprise Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 31(3):67-210, page 102

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Scientific name: Camassia quamash (Pursh) Greene
USDA symbol: CAQUQ (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Small Camas
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dried Food
Notes: Roots cooked overnight, dried and used for food.

RECRD: 43997 id: 7879

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