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Mentzelia congesta

Family: Loasaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 7-40 cm tall. The leaves are 1-9 cm long. The seeds are an irregular shape and 1 mm long.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows 1,200-2,700 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

The seeds are parched and ground into a peanut butter like paste. Seeds are stored for later use.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Acrolasia davidsoniana Abrams; Mentzelia congesta var. davidsoniana (Abrams) J. F. Macbr.; Mentzelia davisoniana (Abrams) Abrams; Trachypetalum congestum Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray;