Bulb Wavywing (Cymopterus bulbosus)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Cymopterus bulbosus is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) 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 dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring. — The root can be eaten raw, cooked or dried for later use.; The dried leaves are used as a flavouring.; A celery flavouring.; Leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry hills and plains at elevations of 1200 - 2100 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)