Fendler's Springparsley (Cymopterus fendleri)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Cymopterus fendleri 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: Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant odour, it is used as a flavouring in soups and stews. — The plant has a particularly strong and pleasant odour, it is used as a flavouring in soups and stews.; Root - raw or cooked.; Used as a flavouring.; An aromatic flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Found at an altitude of 1500 - 1800 metres in Arizona. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)