natural herbs
Thelesperma gracile
Herb latin name: Thelesperma gracile
Family: Compositae
Edible parts of Thelesperma gracile:
Flower buds. No further details are given. A tea is made from the leaves and dried flowers. The flowers and leaf tips are dried in an oven and then boiled for a very short time. When well made it is delicious, with just a hint of mint in its aftertaste.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
75 cm(2 feet)
Habitat of the herb:
Dry plains, prairies and roadsides.Other uses of Thelesperma gracile:
A fine reddish-brown basketry and textile dye is obtained from the plant. No more details.Propagation of the herb:
Seed - sow spring in situ, only just covering the seed. In dry weather the seed should be watered in. Division might be possible.Cultivation of Thelesperma gracile:
Dry plains, prairies and roadsides.Medicinal use of the herb:
None knownKnown hazards of Thelesperma gracile:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.