Coastal Tidy Tips
Layia platyglossa

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

An annual bushy plant. It grows 45 cm high and spreads 25 cm wide. The leaves are narrow and greyish-green. The flowers are daisy like and yellow. They are 5 cm wide. The rays have white tips.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate to tropical plant. It suits hardiness zones 8-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten in pinole. They are also ground into flour and used as a porridge.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Blepharipappus platyglossa; Layia elegans;