The pink seed is toasted and used as pinole and atole. Leaves can also be eaten. Low Desert HB1. A Sonora, Mexico, collection of an introduced herb. The seeds are also called coriander.
Seeds have high protein and oil content.
When soaked in water, the seeds make a high fiber mucilage of medicinal value. Used as refreshing drink by the Tohono O'odham. Low Desert HB8. Mayo Indians use it for an eye remedy and to control diarrhea. For summer gardens.