Native Americans domesticated it

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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Try this one.
     

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    that looks like marijuana... not that I'd know
     
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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Not pot!
     
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    David in L A Active Member 10 Years

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    Iva annua
     
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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    David is correct. And it isn't even listed as growing in California.
     
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    David in L A Active Member 10 Years

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    Years ago there was a PBS program on the Mound-Builders civilization which told how the the culture and the people's health declined after they switched from an Iva-based diet to corn.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Iva bigone.

    ;-)
     
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    Widescreen? No wonder birds are being attracted to a glow from the North.
     
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