Meadow Parsley (Oenanthe pimpinelloides)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Oenanthe pimpinelloides is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from June to August. 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 cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour somewhat like filberts, is much esteemed in some areas. — Starchy with a flavour somewhat like filberts, is much esteemed in some areas.; Some caution is advised since many members of this genus are very poisonous, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Meadows and damp grassy places. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)