Hymenoxys biennis
(A. Gray) H. M. Hall
Asteraceae Edible: Root - chewed
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHymenoxys biennis is a North American species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the state of Utah in the western United States.
Description
Hymenoxys biennis is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb in the Asteraceae family found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The root is chewed.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
Actinea biennis (A. Gray) KuntzeActinella biennis A. GrayPicradenia biennis (A. Gray) Greene
References (1)
- Usher, G., 1974, A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable. p 19 (As Actinea biennis)