Eriophyllum confertiflorum
(DC.) Gray
Yellow yarrow
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEriophyllum confertiflorum, commonly called golden yarrow or yellow yarrow, is a North American species of plant in the family Asteraceae, native to California and Baja California. It has wooly leaves when young, and yellow flower heads. "Eriophyllum" means "wooly leaved." Eriophyllum confertiflorum gets its common name from the similar appearance of its inflorescence to the true yarrow, which has white flowers.
Description
A temperate herb in the daisy family (Asteraceae) with seeds used as food.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are parched and ground into flour.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are parched and ground into flour.
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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 225
