Water Parsnip (Sium latifolium)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Sium latifolium is a PERENNIAL growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Beetles, flies, bees. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) 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

Leaves - cooked. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. — Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Fens and other wet places, often in water, avoiding acid conditions. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)