Santalaceae FAMILY

Comandra pallida

Edibility

1/5

Medicinal

1/5

Safety & Hazards

There is a report that the plant can be toxic to mammals.

Botanical Description

Comandra pallida is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.40 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeWestern N. America - Manitoba to British Columbia and south to Texas.

HabitatDry hills and plains[ 43 Title Gray's Manual of Botany.Eighth Edition Publication Author Fernald. M. L. Publisher American Book Co.; New York Year 1950 ISBN 0442222505 Description A bit dated but a good and concise flora of the eastern part of N. America. ]. Sandy or open rocky ground in Texas[ 274 Title Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas Publication Author Diggs, Jnr. G.M.; Lipscomb. B. L. & O'Kennon. R. J Website http://artemis.austincollege.edu/acad/bio/gdiggs/NCTXpdf.htm Publisher Botanical Research Institute, Texas. Year 1999 ISBN 1-889878-01-4 Description An excellent flora, which is also available on-line. ].