Aquilegiifolium Thalictrum (Thalictrum aquilegiifolium)

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

Thalictrum aquilegiifolium is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to July, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects, wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - raw or roasted. Caution is advised, there is one report that suggests that the root is particularly poisonous. Young leaves - cooked. Caution is advised, they are possibly poisonous. — Root - raw or roasted.; Caution is advised, there is one report that suggests that the root is particularly poisonous.; Young leaves - cooked.; Caution is advised, they are possibly poisonous.

Habitat & North American Range

Damp woods, hedges and rich upland meadows of the lower Alps, often in stony places near glaciers. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)