Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
montana
ID:
1074062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jeps.

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Fl. Calif. 2: 412 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073400



Common Names

  • Mountain meadowfoam
  • Mountain false meadowfoam
  • Mountain meadowfoam-limnanthes


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Description

Limnanthes montana (also called Mountain Meadowfoam, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant with white flowers and small, round leaves. It is native to California and grows in wet meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Limnanthes montana is an edible plant that can be used as a salad green. It is also used as an ornamental plant and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Limnanthes montana has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Where to Find Limnanthes montana

Limnanthes montana is native to Europe and western Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and thickets.

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