Microseris laciniata
(Hook.) Schultz-Bip.
Cutleaf silverpuffs
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMicroseris laciniata is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name cutleaf silverpuffs. It is native to the western United States from Washington to northern California and Nevada, where it grows in forest and grassland habitat.
Description
A herb.
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Edible Uses
The root, though bitter, was used for food by Native Americans of Mendocino. The milky sap was left out in the sun and used as a gum.
Traditional Uses
The juice is exposed to the sun then used as a chewing gum. The roots have been used as food.
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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 343
