Photo Details
1. Plant has gone to seed. September 12, 2004 -
LeBarron
Point,
Utah
County, Utah - ©Nicky Davis
2. Uinta Mountains, Duchesne County, Utah
Characteristics
An introduced, noxious, perennial
weed in several USA
states. Leaves can be consumed in moderation if cooked in 2 or more
changes
of water. The plant is high in vitamins and iron. Herbalists
believe
it is a blood purifier and liver stimulant
The leaves of these plants are used by some butterfly
caterpillars as a food plant. For photos of larvae(if available)
or adults, click on
Lycaena
helloides
Lycaena
phlaeas feildeni
Lycaena
hyllus
Lycaena
rubidus
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