Mentzelia involucrata
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Whitebract blazingstar
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMentzelia involucrata is a species of Mentzelia native to the Mojave and Sonoran Desert of North America as well as places in Nevada, Arizona and Baja California (Mexico). Its common names include kuʼu, sand blazing star and white-bract blazing star.
Description
A herb. It grows 7-35 cm tall. The leaves at the base are 10 cm long. The edges are lobed. The leaves on the stem clasp the stem. The flowers are white to pale yellow.
Edible Uses
The seeds are parched and ground into flour, then made into porridge.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are parched and ground into a flour and made into a porridge.
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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 342
