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Phacelia ramosissima

Family: Boraginaceae


What it is like

They have thick taproots. The leaves are alternate. The leaves are soft. The flowers are in heads at the ends of the branches.

There are about 200 Phacelia species. They grow in North and South America. Also put in the family Hydrophyllaceae.


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 leaves are steamed and cooked and eaten as greens.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


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