Stanleya wrightii
(A. Gray) Rydb.
Wright's Thelypody
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Summary
A perennial herb hardy to UK zone 7, with hermaphrodite flowers pollinated by insects. Grows in light sandy or medium loamy, well-drained soils ranging from mildly acidic to mildly alkaline. Requires full sun and tolerates both dry and moist soil conditions.
Description
A perennial herb hardy to UK zone 7, with hermaphrodite flowers pollinated by insects. Grows in light sandy or medium loamy, well-drained soils ranging from mildly acidic to mildly alkaline. Requires full sun and tolerates both dry and moist soil conditions.
Edible Uses
Seeds are cooked and used as a piñole. Young leaves and shoots are also eaten cooked.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Propagation
Sow seed in spring in a greenhouse; germination should occur within 3 weeks. Pot seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle, to protect the root system, then plant out in summer. Division in spring may also be possible.
Other Uses
A dye obtained from the plant is used in colouring pottery.
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)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
