Edible Sierra Nevada Plants
Dicotyledon Genera Descriptions
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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.
The pictured image is a related species, P. kelloggii.
CalFlora Record
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