Ground Cone (Orobanche tuberosa)

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

Orobanche tuberosa is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 5in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. 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: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root. The potato-like stem bases were occasionally peeled and eaten raw as a snack by some North American Indian tribes. — The potato-like stem bases were occasionally peeled and eaten raw as a snack by some North American Indian tribes.

Habitat & North American Range

Parasitic on Gaultheria shallon, on or near the coast. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)