Wyethia helianthoides Sunflower wyethia (Compositae)

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Wyethia helianthoides
Sunflower wyethia
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The Wyethia helianthoides plant species is found in Western N. America - C. and E. Oregon to Montana. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sunflower wyethia.

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Latin Name:  Wyethia helianthoides
Common Name:  Sunflower wyethia
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist or wet meadows at moderate elevations in mountains[60].

Edible Uses: Root - cooked[105, 161]. 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].

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