Giant evening star
Mentzelia decapetala

Family: Loasaceae

What it is like

A grey herb. It can grow for one or more years. The flowers are yellow. There are 5 petals and 5 stemen that look like petals. The seeds do not have wings.

Where it is found

It grows on dry open slopes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America

How it is used for food

The seeds are oily and can be dried and ground into flour. They can be added to soups and stews.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Bartonia decapetala Sims; Hesperaster decapetalus (Pursh ex Sims) Cockerell; Mentzelia ornata (Pursh) Torr. & A. Gray; Torreya decapetala (Pursh ex Sims) Rydb.; and others