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Encelia frutescens var. resinosa

M. E. Jones

Button brittlebush

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Encelia frutescens is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names button brittlebush and bush encelia.

Description

A herb or small shrub in the daisy family (Asteraceae), found in temperate regions. It is used as a seasoning for soup.

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Edible Uses

The plant is used as a spice for seasoning soup.

Traditional Uses

It is used as a seasoning for soup.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

North America, USA,

References (1)

  • Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 210

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