Wyethia amplexicaulis Mulesears wyethia (Compositae)

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Wyethia amplexicaulis
Mulesears wyethia
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The Wyethia amplexicaulis plant species is found in Central and Western N. America. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mulesears wyethia. Some home gardeners know the variety as Espeletia amplexicaulis.

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Latin Name:  Wyethia amplexicaulis
Common Name:  Mulesears wyethia
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open, not too dry hillsides and dry meadows in the foothills[60].

Edible Uses: Root - cooked[46, 61, 105, 161, 257]. The native North American Indians dug pits in the ground which they lined with large stones. They then burnt a fire on top of the stones until the stones were hot. The roots were placed on these hot stones, sealed in with fern leaves and earth and then fermented for one or two days[94]. Seed[161, 177, 207, 257]. No more details are given. Young shoots[177]. No more details are given.

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