Yellowray goldfields
Lasthenia glabrata
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A daisy family plant. It is an erect annual plant. It grows 45-60 cm high and spreads 25-45 cm wide. The leaves are narrow and 5-15 cm long. They are fleshy and have teeth along the edge. The flower is a daisy like head with gold or yellow florets. They are 35 mm across.
There are 16 Lasthenia species.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate to subtropical plant. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The parched seeds are eaten dry. They are also ground into flour to make porridge.
Edible parts
Seeds