Winged buckwheat
Eriogonum alatum
Family: Polygonaceae
What it is like
A herb. It often lasts for 2 years. It has a ring of leaves at the base. They are 5-10 cm long and red green. The flowers stems are 50-125 cm tall. The flowers are small and yellow. The seeds have wings.
There are 150 Eriogonum species.
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 roots are chewed. The seeds are ground and then cooked with milk.
Edible parts
Root, seeds