Woodland Pinedrops (Pterospora andromedea)

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

Pterospora andromedea is a . The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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: Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Stems - raw or cooked. They can be roasted or baked under the fire 'like mushrooms'. — Stems - raw or cooked.; They can be roasted or baked under the fire 'like mushrooms'.

Habitat & North American Range

Pine woods. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)