Thelesperma gracile (Compositae)

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Thelesperma gracile
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The Thelesperma gracile plant species is found in Central and western N. America - Nebraska and Wyoming to Texas, Mexico and Arizona. It is a member of the Compositae family.

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Latin Name:  Thelesperma gracile
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (Torr.)Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry plains, prairies and roadsides[43].

Edible Uses: Flower buds[183]. No further details are given. A tea is made from the leaves and dried flowers[61, 161, 177]. The flowers and leaf tips are dried in an oven and then boiled for a very short time[216]. When well made it is delicious, with just a hint of mint in its aftertaste[183].

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