Harvestlice (Agrimonia parviflora)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Agrimonia parviflora is a PERENNIAL growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Damp thickets and the edges of low woods, growing in clumps. Moist or dry soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)