Limnanthes alba

$7.70

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White Meadowfoam

White meadowfoam is the perfect annual wildflower for damp spots in the garden! It reseeds well, has vibrant green foliage, and once established, blooms profusely in the spring, producing a swath of cup-shaped white flowers. Only a foot tall. This species does well in poorly draining soils across California and Oregon.

The fruit (nutlet) of the plant is one of the most stable vegetable oils known, and is used in waxes, lubricants, and some skincare products as a softening agent.

Lifeform:

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: High, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees

Container

4", D-16
Ecological Value

Good nectar and pollen source for native bees.
Historical Uses

The fruit of the plant is 20-30% oil, which is similar to whale oil from sperm whales. One of the most stable vegetable oils known, can be used for waxes, lubricants, and skincare.
Distribution

California and Oregon
Elevation

17" – 8550"
Habitat

Wetlands, vernal pools and moist spots in woodlands.
Communities

Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland, wetland-riparian, Yellow Pine Forest