Dwarf Mentzelia (Mentzelia pumila)

Family: Loasaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Mentzelia pumila is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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 dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - raw or cooked. They are parched and ground into a meal. This use has not been verified. — Seed - raw or cooked.; They are parched and ground into a meal.; This use has not been verified.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)