YAMPA
Common Names: Yampa, Squawroot, Ipo.
Scientific Name: Carum gairdneri
When to Find: Spring and early summer.
Where to Find: Plains, meadows, and hills of western United States.
Parts Used: Root.
Preparation: Soak in water. Rub off brown skin of root. Wash again and cook as vegetable. Sun dry and grind into flour for meal cakes.
Storage: Store flour in airtight bag.
Identification: Plant has a single stem with a few pinnate leaves. White flowers grow in compound umbels. Roots are fleshy and may be single or in a cluster.
