Tuberous desert-chicory
Pyrrhopappus grandiflorus
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 5-30 cm tall. The roots produce tuberous swelling 1-15 cm below the surface. The leaves are at the base and have lobes.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows between 100-800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root, tuber
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Barkhausia grandiflora Nutt.; Pyrrhopappus scaposus DC.; Sitilias grandiflora Greene;