Menzies' burnet (Sanguisorba menziesii)

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

Sanguisorba menziesii is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). 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 or wet 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

Coastal bogs and marshlands. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)