Actinella odorata
(DC.) A. Gray
Bitterweed
Asteraceae Edible: Flowers - tea
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Description
A temperate herb in the Asteraceae family, Actinella odorata is found in Texas and other temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The flowering tops are used to make a tea-like drink.
Traditional Uses
The flowering tops are used to make a tea like drink in Texas.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
Actinea odorata (A. Gray) Kuntze
References (2)
- Beckstrom-Sternberg, Stephen M., and James A. Duke. "The Foodplant Database." http://probe.nalusda.gov:8300/cgi-bin/browse/foodplantdb.(ACEDB version 4.0 - data version July 1994) (As Actinea odorata)
- Usher, G., 1974, A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable. p 19 (As Actinea odorata)
