Tenuifolia Sanguisorba (Sanguisorba tenuifolia)

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

Sanguisorba tenuifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from July to August. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. — Young leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet meadows and wet places along streams in lowland and mountain areas all over Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)