Why are We Planting This?
Ecological Gifts
Loved by many pollinators, especially our native solitary bees. Seeds enjoyed by birds as well and the plant makes a wonderful addition to native plant gardens.
Edible Gifts
Its seed has potential as a source of oil and its rosin has a history of use as chewing gum (see below). We’ll likely be trying both once plants are well-established.
Medicinal Gifts
The plant has a rich medicinal history as well. See more below.
Read more about the ethnobotany of this plant and its history of medicinal uses at Native American Ethnobotany Database or the Plants for a Future database.