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Comandra
Also called Toadflax, Comandras
Comandra is a genus with a single species, Comandra umbellata, a small perennial herb from rhizomes that is hemiparasitic on the roots of many other plants. It is a wild plant rather than a commonly grown garden species, so it is best suited to dry or sandy native-plant settings.
Comandra is a monotypic genus containing the single species Comandra umbellata. Its common names include bastard toadflax, umbellate bastard toadflax, and common comandra. The plant has a disjunct distribution; its four subspecies occur in North America and the Mediterranean.
A decoction of the plant parts was made by the Navajo people for narcotic and other medicinal usage. In times of food shortage, the berries were used by Native Americans as a food source, and though small, they have a sweet taste. The fruit may contain toxic selenium if grown in soil rich in the element.
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