Edible Sierra Nevada Plants
Dicotyledon Genera Descriptions
How To Use The Descriptions For Further Research
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Labiatae - Mint Family
Agastache
Agastache parvifolia, A. urticifolia
Seeds are eaten raw or cooked and the leaves are used to flavor stews.
Mint
The fresh or dried leaves may be steeped to make tea.
Mondardella
Mondardella lanceolata, M. odoratissima, M. villosa ssp sheltonii
Medicinal tea is made from the inflorescence.
Selfheal
Prunella vulgaris ssp. lanceolata
Ground leaves mixed with cool water make a refreshing drink.
Mountain Mint
Herbage may be used to flavor soups and stews.
The pictured image is a similar species from Cumberland Plateau
CalFlora Record
Creeping Sage
The high nutrition seeds may be eaten raw or parched then ground into flour.
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