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Mentzelia involucrata

Family: Loasaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 7-35 cm tall. The leaves at the base are 10 cm long. The edges are lobed. The leaves on the stem clasp the stem. The flowers are white to pale yellow.

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 seeds are parched and ground into a flour and made into a porridge.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Nuttallia involucrata (S. Watson) Davidson & Moxley;