Heterotheca inuloides
Cass.
False golden star
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Description
A tropical herb in the Asteraceae family with flowers used for flavoring.
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Edible Uses
The flowers are used as a spice or flavoring and occasionally in liqueurs.
Traditional Uses
The flowers are used as spice or flavouring and occasionally used in liqueurs.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Mexico, North America,
Synonyms
Diplocoma villosa D. DonDoronicum mexicanum Cerv.
Also Known As
Mexican arnica
References (1)
- Seidemann J., 2005, World Spice Plants. Economic Usage, Botany, Taxonomy. Springer. p 177
