Mountain Tarweed

Mountain Tarweed (Madia glomerata) is an annual forb or herb native to a wide range of North American regions, including Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ontario, Oregon, Québec, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wyoming, and Yukon. This plant thrives in moist environments with light to medium soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils, and requires full sun exposure. Known for its edible seeds, Mountain Tarweed is harvested when ripe and can be used raw or ground into flour for baking. It grows up to 0.8 meters tall and is a distinctive plant in its native range due to its adaptability and presence in diverse habitats. Native to regions such as Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ontario, Oregon, Québec, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wyoming, and Yukon, Mountain Tarweed is also found in introduced regions like France and New York.