Skunk Weed, Skunkbush

Navarretia squarrosa

Physical Characteristics

Navarretia squarrosa is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in August, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Western N. America.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - parched, ground into a powder and eaten dry[94]. It is very small and fiddly to use[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known