Great Burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis)

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

Sanguisorba officinalis is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, they can be added to salads or used as a potherb. — Young leaves and flower buds - raw or cooked.; They should be harvested in the spring before the plant comes into flower.; A cucumber flavour, they can be added to salads or used as a potherb.; The fresh or dried leaves are used as a tea substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Meadows and wet grassy places by streams. Moist shady sites in grassland, on siliceous soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)