Common Fiddleneck

Overview

Common Fiddleneck (Amsinckia intermedia) is an annual wildflower that is native to California and other parts of the western United States. Its bright yellow flowers bloom in the spring and summer months, and its gray-green, serrated leaves twist around its stem in tightly arranged whorls. This plant quickly spreads by reseeding itself and can grow up to 3 feet tall. This plant has many medicinal uses, and although it is rarely eaten, its leaves can be cooked and eaten like spinach. Common Fiddleneck is an essential food source for many native pollinators, so planting it will help support a flourishing local ecosystem.

Care Guide