Leptosiphon ciliatus
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Whiskerbrush
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLeptosiphon ciliatus (syn. Linanthus ciliatus) is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common name whiskerbrush.
Description
A herb. It grows each year from seed. It is hairy. It has thin stems 30 cm tall. The leaves have needle like lobes up to 2 cm long. There is a flowering shoot at the tip of the stem with 1 or more flowers. These have hairy tubes 2.5 cm long. They are pink and yellow.
Edible Uses
The flower heads are used as a substitute for coffee.
Traditional Uses
The flower heads are used as a substitute for coffee.
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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 307 (As Linanthus ciliatus)
