Woolly Sweet-Cicely (Osmorhiza claytonii)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Osmorhiza claytonii is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. 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 semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Roots/Tubers

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic roots and unripe seeds are used as anise-like flavourings. — Root - cooked and eaten as a vegetable.; Used for putting on weight.; Leaf stalks - cooked and used as a vegetable.; The aromatic roots and unripe seeds are used as anise-like flavourings.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods and wooded slopes. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)