Mosquito Bills, Sailors Caps, Shooting star
Dodecatheon hendersonii

Family: Primulaceae

What it is like

A perennial plant. It grows 30 cm high. It spreads 15-30 cm wide. The leaves are small and kidney shaped. The flowers have reddish-pink petals. They occur in heads of 2 or 3. The anthers have yellow edges.

There are about (14) 50 Dodecantheon species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is best in light to medium, well-drained soils. It needs a protected, sunny position. It is resistant to frost but damaged by drought. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, North America (country/location of origin), USA

How it is used for food

The leaves are used in salads.

Edible parts

Leaves, root

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed. They can also be grown by division.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dodecatheon latifolium (Hochst.) Piper; and several others