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Orange flameflower
Phemeranthus aurantiacus

Family: Montiaceae


What it is like

A plant that grows 50 cm tall. The roots are woody tubers. The leaves are narrow and 6 cm long. The flowers are orange or 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

Edible parts

Tubers


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Talinum aurantiacum Engelm.; and others