Parsley Fern (Botrychium australe)

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

Botrychium australe is an evergreen Fern growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in leaf all year. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Unexpanded shoots. No further details are given. — Unexpanded shoots.; No further details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Lowland to montane forest, usually along the edges of clearings. Also found in grassland. North, South and Chatham Islands. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)