Mountain Tarweed

Madia glomerata

Physical Characteristics

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.

Distribution

Western N. America - British Columbia to Saskatchewan, south to California.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked[257]. Rich in oil, it can be ground into a powder and eaten dry[61, 105, 161].

Medicinal Uses

VD An infusion of the leaves and stems has been used as a herb bath in the treatment of venereal disease[257].

Known Hazards

None known