Castilleja attenuata
(A. Gray) T. I. Chuang & Heckard
Attentuate indian paintbrush
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCastilleja attenuata is a species of Indian paintbrush, known by the common names valley tassels , attenuate Indian paintbrush, and narrowleaf Owl's-clover. It is native to western North America from British Columbia, through California, to Baja California, where it grows in grasslands and open woodland habitats.
Description
A temperate herb in the Scrophulariaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The dried, parched and crushed seeds are used for food.
Traditional Uses
The dried, parched and crushed seeds are used for food.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 370 (As Orthocarpus attentuatus)
