Alaska Wild Rhubarb (Polygonum alaskanum)

Family: Polygonaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Polygonum alaskanum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.8 m (6ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Shoots

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour and can be used as a sorrel substitute. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; They have an acid flavour and can be used as a sorrel substitute.; The chopped leaves and stems have been added to a thick pudding of flour and sugar then eaten.; Leaf stems - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Sub-alpine to alpine meadows, talis slopes and ridges. Montane slopes above treeline, steep hillsides, steep cut banks or sandy loam of rivers; 100-1300 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)