Wokas (yellow pond-lily seeds)

Nuphar polysepala

nuts & seeds

Seeds of a yellow water lily, roasted and popped like popcorn, or ground into porridge, among the Klamath.

Origin

Oregon (Klamath Lake)

Season (United States)

August to October · grows in your region

Preparation

The seeds are dry-roasted in a pan, stirring, until they pop; they are winnowed to remove the husks.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

The canoe harvest on Klamath Lake was one of the great summer festivals.