Eriogonum roseum
Durand & Hilg.
Wand buckwheat
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEriogonum roseum is a species of wild buckwheat known by the common name wand buckwheat. It is native to much of western California and the Sierra Nevada foothills, as well as parts of Oregon, and it is widespread and common in several plant communities.
Description
A herb. It grows 10-80 cm tall. It can have a whitish or brown coating. The leaves are at the base and on the stem. The leaves are 1-3 cm long by 0.5-1 cm wide. The seeds are 1.8-2 mm long.
Edible Uses
The seeds are pounded into a meal and eaten dry or mixed with water as a drink.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are pounded into a meal and eaten dry or mixed with water as a drink.
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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 224
