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Dense flower willowherb
Boisduvalia densiflora

Family: Onagraceae


What it is like

A herb. The flowers are purple. Probably now Boisduvalia densiflora (Lindl.) Bartl. or Epilobium densiflorum


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 were parched, crushed and dried for food. They were used for making a type of bread.

Edible parts

Seeds


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Epilobium densiflorum (Lindl.) Hoch & P. H. Raven;