Tuberosum Cow Parsnip (Heracleum tuberosum)

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

Heracleum tuberosum 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant taste, it can be 15cm long and 8cm wide. — The yellow root has a pleasant taste, it can be 15cm long and 8cm wide.; The roots are produced abundantly.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy places near hedges. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)