. Common edible and useful plants of the West. Plants, Edible -- West (U. S. ); Botany, Economic; Botany -- West (U. S. ). H-9. WILD BUCK- WHEAT, Eriogonum sp. Buckwheat Family (E. baileyi illustrated right). There are about 150 spe- cies in a growth range from sea level to high mountains. All varieties seem to like more or less dry and rocky slopes and ridges. Most buckwheats grow on medium tall stems, loosely branched, with white to pinkish flow- ers in clusters or heads. Because of its long blooming season and fine quality honey, buckwheat is an excellent bee plant, but it is poor stock fee
. Common edible and useful plants of the West. Plants, Edible -- West (U. S. ); Botany, Economic; Botany -- West (U. S. ). H-9. WILD BUCK- WHEAT, Eriogonum sp. Buckwheat Family (E. baileyi illustrated right). There are about 150 spe- cies in a growth range from sea level to high mountains. All varieties seem to like more or less dry and rocky slopes and ridges. Most buckwheats grow on medium tall stems, loosely branched, with white to pinkish flow- ers in clusters or heads. Because of its long blooming season and fine quality honey, buckwheat is an excellent bee plant, but it is poor stock feed. From the leaves Indians made a decoction for headache and stomach pains; also a tea from the flowers was used as an eye- wash and for high blood pressure and bronchial ailments. The stems and leaves are boiled for a tea to treat bladder trouble. Most Hab. Most States W. Can,. H-10. CURLY DOCK, Rumex crispus. l'-4' high herb with dark green foliage; the leaves have very wavy margins and are crisp. It is a naturalized weed from Europe. Ancient Arabs used the roots for purging and some took a de- FLOWER GREENISH , coction with beer or ale to purge the liver and cleanse the blood. A decoction of ^""^^ "^^• roots in vinegar was a most Most states effective remedy for scales w. can. FRUIT REDDISH BROWN'""^.r""'"^, T""^' °T" corides said the root eaten took away the pain of stings by scorpions. Leaves are used often as pot herbs and as an antidote to scurvy; also as a mild as- tringent and, in small doses, as a tonic. Indians cut roots and steeped in boiling water. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Sweet, Muriel. Healdsburg, Calif. : Naturegraph Co.
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