Mountain Tarweed (Madia glomerata)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in oil, it can be ground into a powder and eaten dry. — Seed - raw or cooked.; Rich in oil, it can be ground into a powder and eaten dry.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry open places from the foothills to moderate elevations. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)