q’uxmin

APA: q̓əx̌min
Parse: √q’ux=min

Definition: Indian consumption plant

Scientific name: [Lomatium nudicaule (Pursh) Coult. & Rose]
Ethnobiology: Indian consumption plant, usually known only by its Hul’q’umi’num’ name, is a small herb that grows in dry, open, often pebbly to sandy areas. It has yellow flowers that develop into small, flat fruits that resemble rolled oats and are usually thought of as “seeds”. These “seeds” often are used as medicine for respiratory conditions and are highly valued.