Eriogonum angulosum
Benth.
Anglestem buckwheat
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEriogonum angulosum is a species of wild buckwheat known by the common name anglestem buckwheat. The plant is endemic to central and Southern California, where it is common to abundant in many types of habitat, from chaparral and oak woodlands to sagebrush and the Mojave Desert sands.
Description
A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 10-50 cm tall. It can have a grey coating. The flowering stem is erect and angled and 5-10 cm long. The leaves are both at the base and on the stem. The seeds are 1-1.5 mm long.
Edible Uses
The seeds are ground and eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are ground and then eaten raw.
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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 221
