Wyethia mollis Woolly wyethia (Compositae)

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Wyethia mollis
Woolly wyethia
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The Wyethia mollis plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Oregon to California. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Woolly wyethia.

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Latin Name:  Wyethia mollis
Common Name:  Woolly wyethia
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Gray.

Known Hazards:  One report suggests that the leaves might be poisonous[94].

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry wooded slopes and rocky openings, 1500 - 3000 metres in alifornia[71].

Edible Uses: Root - cooked. A sweet and agreeable flavour[94]. 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[94]. Seed - raw or cooked[257]. The seed can be used as a piñole, or it can be ground into a powder and used as a mush or mixed with cereals flours to make bread etc[257].

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