Lewisia columbiana var. columbiana
Columbia Lewisia
Family: Portulacaceae (Purslane family)
Photo taken near Carne Mt. Entiat Mountains, subalpine open rocky slope, elevation 6,000 ft.
© 2002 Thayne Tuason
Plant:
Roots steamed or boiled and eaten by the Okanagon, Thompson and Upper Thompson (Nicola Band). The roots were also dried and traded to other tribes for salmon and other goods.
