Sand Food
Pholisma sonorae
Family: Boraginaceae
What it is like
A plant that grows on other plants. It is a leaf less plant. The thick stems are partly buried underground.
It has also been put in the family Lennoaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in barren, sandy land. It grows in arid areas. It grows in the Sonora desert in Mexico.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The plant is roasted and eaten. The plants are eaten raw, boiled or roasted or dried and ground into flour. The roots can be dried and stored.
It is an emergency or famine food.
Edible parts
Underground stem, roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Camote de los medanos
Synonyms
Ammobroma sonorae Torr. ex A. Gray;