Monardella candicans
Benth.
Sierran mountain balm
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMonardella candicans is a species of flowering plant in the mint family known by the common name Sierra monardella.
Description
A temperate herb in the Lamiaceae family (Sierran mountain balm).
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Edible Uses
The fresh or dried leaves are boiled with sugar added to make a tea. The leaves and stalks are used as food.
Traditional Uses
The fresh or dried leaves are boiled and sugar added and used as a tea. The leaves and stalks are used as food.
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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 348
