natural herbs
Fulvous Popcornflower
Plagiobothrys fulvus campestris
Herb: Fulvous Popcornflower
Latin name: Plagiobothrys fulvus campestris
Synonyms: Plagiobothrys campestris
Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family)
Edible parts of Fulvous Popcornflower:
Seeds - cooked. They can be used as piäole or can be roasted, ground into a powder and eaten dry. Shoots and flowers. The crisp and tender young shoots and flowers make a sweet aromatic food.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Habitat of the herb:
Open gravelly or sandy places in California.Other uses of Fulvous Popcornflower:
A red matter around the roots has been used as a rouge. Another report says that it is found at the base of the leaf stems.Cultivation of the herb:
Open gravelly or sandy places in California.Medicinal use of Fulvous Popcornflower:
None knownKnown hazards of Plagiobothrys fulvus campestris:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.