Corispermum hyssopifolium
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A herb. It is slender and much branched. It grows 10-60 cm tall. It is hairy when young. The leaves are narrow and 1-6 cm long by 1-3 mm wide
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Canada, China, Inner Mongolia, USA
How it is used for food
The seeds are used to make bread.
Edible parts
Seed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mianpeng
Synonyms
Corispermum glabratum Klokov; Corispermum hybridum Besser ex Moq.; Corispermum insulare Klokov; Corispermum patens Fisch. ex Roem. & Schult.;