Comandra umbellata ssp. pallida (syn: Comandra umbellata var. pallida)
Pale Bastard Toadflax

Family: Santalaceae (Sandalwood family)

Photo taken near Fancher Heights- East Wenatchee, dry open sandy area

photo of Comandra umbellata
© 2003 Thayne Tuason

Plant:

The seeds were eaten by the Okanagon, Navajo (Kayenta), and Paiute. The Arapaho also used the blue area next to root bark as a dye.