Common gaillardia, Blanketflower
Gaillardia aristata
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 20-90 cm tall. There are leaves at the base and on the stems. They are 4-5 cm long by 3-8 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows below 500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Argentina, Asia, Brazil, Canada, Central Asia, Chile, China, East Africa, Mozambique, North America, Slovenia, South America, Tajikistan, USA
How it is used for food
The flower heads are use to absorb soups.
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kokarda