Anglestem buckwheat
Eriogonum angulosum
Family: Polygonaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 10-50 cm tall. It can have a grey coating. The flowering stem is erect and angled and 5-10 cm long. The leaves are both at the base and on the stem. The seeds are 1-1.5 mm long.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The seeds are ground and then eaten raw.
Edible parts
Seeds