American Fireweed (Erechtites hieraciifolia)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Erechtites hieraciifolia is a ANNUAL growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. 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

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

Habitat & North American Range

Wet areas in Texas-274]. Thickets, burns and waste places. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)