Cao Yu Mei (Anemone rivularis)

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

Anemone rivularis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from April to July. 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) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seeds - roasted and pickled. — Seeds - roasted and pickled.

Habitat & North American Range

Meadows, forest clearings, bunds between paddy fields, streamsides and hedges. Under alpine brush in the Himalayas, 4000 - 5000 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)