Eriogonum plumatella
Durand & Hilg.
Yucca buckwheat
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEriogonum plumatella is a species of wild buckwheat known by the common name yucca buckwheat. It is native to the desert southwest of the United States.
Description
A herb. It grows 30-100 cm tall and 30-60 cm wide. The seeds are light brown and 2.5-3 mm long.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are pounded and cooked into a mush and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are pounded and cooked into a mush and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 223
