Edible Sierra Nevada Plants
Dicotyledon Genera Descriptions

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Nymphaeaceae - Water Lily Family


Cow Lily/Yellow Pond Lily

Nuphar polysepalum

The globular seed vessels mature in midsummer and may be collected with their seeds. When dry, the seeds are easily removed and will keep indefinately. The seeds may be treated like popcorn and after popping may be eaten or ground into meal. The starchy rootstocks should be boiled then peeled. The core can then be eaten, placed in soup or stew, or dried, ground into meal and use as flour.

Nuphar luteum ssp. polysepalum
CalFlora Record




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