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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.;