Gladich (Laser trilobum)

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

Laser trilobum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). 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 and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The stem and the seed are said to be edible though no further details are known. The water in which the leaves have been cooked is drunk as a wine and is very refreshing. The seed is used as a condiment. — The stem and the seed are said to be edible though no further details are known.; The water in which the leaves have been cooked is drunk as a wine and is very refreshing.; The seed is used as a condiment.

Habitat & North American Range

Light forest margins, especially on calcareous soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)