Stluckum or Camas(H), a Tuberous Plant, Similiar to an Onion in Appearance But Tastes Like a Potato; Becomes Brown and Sugary When Steamed 24 MAY 1854 Drawing
Indians of the Northwest Plateau and stinkum a native plant signed "G. Sohon" 1853-62
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Graphite sketch of stluckum or camas(h), a tuberous plant, similiar to an onion in appearance but tastes like a potato; becomes brown and sugary when steamed
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