Chenopodiaceae Chenopodium californicum (S. Wats.) S. Wats.

California Goosefoot

Cahuilla - Food, Candy

Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 52

View all documented uses for Chenopodium californicum (S. Wats.) S. Wats.

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Scientific name: Chenopodium californicum (S. Wats.) S. Wats.
USDA symbol: CHCA3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Goosefoot
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Candy
Notes: Milky sap used to make gum.

RECRD: 11338 id: 9464

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