Nuttall's prairie parsley (Polytaenia nuttallii)

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

Polytaenia nuttallii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavor, the leaves can be boiled, and the tap root, supposedly in desperate times, could be boiled or grilled, but has poor favor. — Foragers report seeds are an acceptable substitute for dill in flavor, the leaves can be boiled, and the tap root, supposedly in desperate times, could be boiled or grilled, but has poor favor.; Given the similarity in appearance with many other plants, native and non, we would not suggest eating any part of Prairie Parsley .

Habitat & North American Range

Prairies, plains, savannas, open woods. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6)