Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)

Family: Ranunculaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Hydrastis canadensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils.

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

Rich shady woods and moist areas on woodland edges. Mesic, deciduous forests, often on clay soils at elevations of 50 - 1200 metres. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)