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Photo Details June 27, 2004 - Powder Mountain Canyon, Weber County, Utah - ©NJDavis Other A Eurasian import that is now common. The leaves of this plant have a sweet flavor and can be used in salads.  The leaf tea is said to be useful as an antihistamine and the flowers are said to be useful in making a natural insecticide because they contain pyrethrins. Some states list the plant  as noxious or invasive.   Back to Top