Stipa speciosa

Description

A temperate grass with edible seeds.

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Edible Uses

Seeds are harvested and dried, then slowly burnt to release them. After winnowing and boiling, the seeds swell and can be used to make porridge.

Traditional Uses

The grass is harvested and dried for half a day then burnt slowly to release the seeds. The seeds are winnowed and boiled. They swell as they cook. The seeds can be used to make porridge.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

North America, USA,

References (1)

• Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 545

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