Liliaceae Chlorogalum parviflorum S. Wats.
Smallflower Soapplant
Luiseno - Food, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Sparkman, Philip S., 1908, The Culture of the Luiseno Indians, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8(4):187-234, page 233
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Chlorogalum parviflorum S. Wats.
Scientific name: Chlorogalum parviflorum S. Wats.
USDA symbol: CHPA7 (
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Common names: Smallflower Soapplant
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Luiseno
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Bulb used for food.
RECRD: 30989 id: 9697