California goldfields
Lasthenia californica
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 seeds are parched and ground into flour. They are used for porridge.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Baeria chrystoma;