Melampodium divaricatum
(Rich. ex Rich.) DC.
Butter daisy
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Flower petals
The flower petals are used as a source of carotenoids for the food industry.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant.
Asia, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Dominican Republic, India, Mexico, Myanmar, North America, SE Asia, USA, Venezuela, West Indies,
How to Identify
A herb. It grows each year from seed. The leaves are bright green. They are arranged opposite and are 6-10 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The edges are irregular. The flowers are small and daisy like and 3 cm across. They occur singly on stalks 2-3 cm long. These are in the axils of leaves.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Melampodium divaricatum, also known by its common name gold medallion is a species of flowering plant from the genus Melampodium. The species was first described in 1836.
Names & Synonyms
Escutumbuy, Kantum bom, Kopal xiiw, Million gold melampodium
References (2)
- FMNH Botany Collections Database - Mesoamerican Ethnobotany emuweb.field museum.org
- Lim, T. K., Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants Volume 7 Flowers
