Arrow weed
Pluchea sericea

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb.

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 roots are roasted and eaten.

Edible parts

Roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Berthelotia sericea (Nutt.) Rydb.; Eremohylema sericea (Nutt.) A. Nelson; Polypappus sericeus Nutt.; Tessaria sericea (Nutt.) Shinners;