Madia glomerata
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Mountain Tarweed
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Seed
Seed - raw or cooked. Rich in oil, it can be ground into a powder and eaten dry.
Where to Find It
Western N. America - British Columbia to Saskatchewan, south to California.
NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada (Yukon, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia), United States (Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona (north), California, Nevada, Utah)
How to Identify
Madia glomerata is a ANNUAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
How to Grow
Succeeds in any good garden soil. Prefers a deep open sharply drained soil in a sunny position. The flowers open in the morning or evening, closing when exposed to bright sunlight.
Propagation: Seed - sow in mid spring in situ and only just cover the seed. Germination should take place within a couple of weeks.
Medicinal Uses
VDAn infusion of the leaves and stems has been used as a herb bath in the treatment of venereal disease.
Other Uses
Incense. The dried herb has been burnt as an incense.
