Edible Sierra Nevada Plants
Monocotyledon Genera Descriptions

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Liliaceae - Lily Family


California Greenbrier

Smilax califonica

The roots may be used in soups or stews or dried and ground into flour. The flour mixed with water and sugar makes a good drink. The young shoots in early season may be eaten raw or cooked. Berries are edible raw or cooked.


Cal Flora Record




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