Part used: Seeds
Colour: Pale yellow to golden
Consistency: Very stable, light to medium-weight oil with a silky feel
Scent: Very mild, almost odourless with a faint nutty or earthy note
Origin: Primarily USA (Pacific Northwest — Oregon, California), also New Zealand
Landscape: Grows in cool, moist valleys and coastal meadows; low-growing wildflowers with creamy-white petals
Historical/Cultural: Meadowfoam is a modern crop (developed in the 20th century) but ties into symbolic meanings of meadows as renewal and abundance in folklore. Its stability is due to rare fatty acids, making it valuable in modern natural cosmetics.
