Wyethia longicaulis Humboldt mulesears (Compositae)

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Wyethia longicaulis
Humboldt mulesears
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The Wyethia longicaulis plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Humboldt mulesears.

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Latin Name:  Wyethia longicaulis
Common Name:  Humboldt mulesears
Family:  Compositae
Author:  A.Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open woods and exposed ridges, 800 - 1500 metres[71].

Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. It can be used as a piñole or can be ground into a powder and used with cereals in making bread etc[105, 161, 257]. Young leaves and stems - raw or cooked[105, 161, 257]. Root - cooked[46, 61]. The N. 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 before being eaten[94].

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