Yellowturbans
Eriogonum pusillum
Family: Polygonaceae
What it is like
A herb. It is a spreading plant and grows each year from seed. The leaves are at the base and are oval to oblong and 0.5-2.5 cm long by 0.4-2 cm wide. They have a white coating. The flowers are yellow and become red. The seeds are dark brown and 0.6-0.8 mm long.
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 pounded and eaten dry. The flowers are mixed with valley stickweed seeds and eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds, flowers