Edible Sierra Nevada Plants
Dicotyledon Genera Descriptions

How To Use The Descriptions For Further Research

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Umbelliferae - Carrot Family


Yampah

Perideridia bolanderi, P. howellii, P. parishii

Tuberous roots may be peeled and eaten raw, or cooked, dried and ground into flour. The seeds may be eaten parched and ground or eaten whole.

Perideridia kelloggii
The pictured image is a related species, P. kelloggii.
CalFlora Record




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