Hemizonia luzulifolia
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
What it is like
Hemizonia luzulifolia is a growing to 0.4 m (1ft 6in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Height (m): 0.5
Where it is found
Coastal valleys and hills to 300 metres in California.
South-western N. America.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 2
Seed - raw or cooked. Slightly bitter, but it has a good taste after being roasted. It is used as a piñole.
Medicine
Rating: 0
Other
Rating: 1
A yellow and a green dye can be obtained from the whole plant.
How it is grown
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Propagating it: Seed -
Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;
Habit:
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist