Yampa (Perideridia gairdneri)

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

Perideridia gairdneri is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from May to July. 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: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant sweet and nutty taste, it can be eaten in quantity as a staple food. — Root - raw or cooked.; A pleasant sweet and nutty taste, it can be eaten in quantity as a staple food.; It is best used when the plant is dormant.; The root can also be dried for later use or ground into a powder and used with cereals when making porridges, cakes etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Woodland, dry and wet meadows and mountains. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)