Tidestromia lanuginosa
(Nutt.) Standl.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTidestromia lanuginosa, commonly known as woolly tidestromia, woolly honeysweet, honeysweet, or honeymat in English and as hierba lanuda, hierba ceniza, or espanta vaqueras in Spanish, is a species of plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is a low growing annual found in the United States, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic.
Description
A temperate herb in the amaranth family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make tea.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (2)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 202
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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