Pale bastard toadflax
Comandra umbellata subsp. pallida
Family: Santalaceae
What it is like
A small herb. It grows 15-40 cm high. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are small, pale green and narrow. They are 1.3-2.5 cm long. The flowers are whitish-green. They are small and 5 mm long. They occur in small clusters at the ends of the leafy stems. The fruit are dry, olive green berries.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in dry sandy places. It grows attached to the roots of other plants.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds