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Bladderpod
Isomeris arborea
This evergreen shrub, also known as burro fat, can be found among brush and washes in alkaline soil in
California and Baja California from the western edge of the desert to the coast.
It can reach a height of 8 feet. The yellow flowers bloom year round. The 1-2 inch long pods are a green
gray
color.
Native American Usage
The Native Americans roasted and ate the pods. Flowers were eaten boiled or sun
baked.