Navajo tea, Longstalk greenthread, Cota
Thelesperma longipes
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 1 m tall. The flowers are yellow.
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 dried leaves and flower heads are brewed to produce a tea. Dried plants can be stored for later use.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea, flowers - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Navajo threadleaf tea