natural herbs
Showy Tarweed
Madia densifolia
Herb: Showy Tarweed
Latin name: Madia densifolia
Synonyms: Madia elegans densifolia
Family: Compositae
Edible parts of Showy Tarweed:
Seed - raw or cooked. Although quite small, the seed was a staple food for some native North American Indian tribes. Rich in oil, it can be roasted then ground into a powder and eaten dry, mixed with water, or combined with cereal flours. The seed was also used as piäole.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
75 cm(2 feet)
Flowering:
July toAugust
Habitat of the herb:
Dry open places.Propagation of Showy Tarweed:
Seed - sow in mid spring in situ and only just cover the seed. Germination should take place within a couple of weeks.Cultivation of the herb:
Dry open places.Medicinal use of Showy Tarweed:
None knownKnown hazards of Madia densifolia:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.