False golden star
Heterotheca inuloides
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
The flowers are used as spice or flavouring and occasionally used in liqueurs.
Edible parts
Flowers - flavouring
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mexican arnica
Synonyms
Diplocoma villosa D. Don; Doronicum mexicanum Cerv.;