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Ragwort groundsel
Senecio multi-capitatus

Family: Asteraceae


What it is like

A herb.


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 root bark is used as a chewing gum. The roasted, ground seeds are made into cornmeal flat cakes in times of food shortage.

Edible parts

Seeds


How it is grown


Its other names

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