Apiaceae

cous biscuitroot

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Cultural Context: Practices vary significantly by region and individual tribal tradition. This site does not provide ceremonial or spiritual authority.

Lomatium montanum J.M. Coult. & Rose

Habitat: Not specified

Seasonality: Not specified

Status: Native

Traditional Food Use

Lakota

The root is sometimes bear root, fernleaf ground into flour to make breads, or may also be added to other foods

Parts Documented: root