Asteraceae FAMILY
Wyethia longicaulis
Wyethia longicaulis
Edibility
3/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Wyethia longicaulis is a herbaceous perennial plant growing from a relatively large taproot; the erect stems are usually around 20 - 40cm tall, occasionally reaching 60cm[ 270 Title Flora of N. America Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/fna/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line version of the flora with an excellent description of the plant including a brief mention of plant uses. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and a medicine.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeSouth-western N. America - northern California
HabitatCoastal ranges, growing on grassy slopes, openings in forests and exposed ridges; at elevations from 700 - 1,500 metres[ 71 Title A California Flora. Publication Author Munz P.A. & Keck D.D. Publisher University of California Press; Los Angeles Year 1959 ISBN - Description An excellent flora but no pictures. Not for the casual reader. , 270 Title Flora of N. America Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/fna/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line version of the flora with an excellent description of the plant including a brief mention of plant uses. ].