Harbinger Of Spring (Erigenia bulbosa)

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

Erigenia bulbosa is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from February to April. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - raw or cooked. — Root - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Rich moist woodland. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)