Phlox longifolia
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Cold desert phlox
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPhlox longifolia, the longleaf phlox, is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae. It is native to British Columbia and the western and west-central United States, but is absent west of the Cascades. A perennial subshrub reaching 15 in (38 cm) but usually shorter, it is typically found in dry, open situations such as slopes, rocky areas, and plains.
Description
A temperate herb standing 25 cm tall with narrow leaves 5-22 mm long by 1.3 mm wide. It is used as a famine food.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten as greens with meat.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten as greens with meat.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Other Information
It is a famine food.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 392 (As Phlox stansburyi)
