Nama demissum var. demissum
Boraginaceae Edible: Seeds
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Description
An herb in the Boraginaceae family found in temperate regions, with seeds used for food preparation.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are ground and used to make porridge.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are ground and used for a porridge.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Notes
Also put in the family Hydrophyllaceae.
Synonyms
Nama demissum var. deserti Brand
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 352
