Bastardsage
Eriogonum wrightii
Family: Polygonaceae
What it is like
A herb or small shrub. It grows 15-100 cm long by 10-150 cm wide. The stems are spreading. The leaves are at the base and in tufts at the top. The leaves are broadly sword shaped and 1-3 cm long by 0.1-1 cm wide. The seeds are light brown and 1.5-3 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 pounded into a meal and eaten dry or mixed with water as a drink.
Edible parts
Seeds