Prairie Burnet (Sanguisorba annua)

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

Sanguisorba annua is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). 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: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. They are not choice. — They are not choice.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassy flats, especially on semi-wasteland or where the soil is moist in spring, sagebrush and woodland. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)