Osmorhiza aristata

Physical Characteristics

Osmorhiza aristata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from May to July, and the seeds ripen from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. 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 soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked[105, 177, 183]. Peeled and eaten raw[179]. Aromatic[266]. Young plant - cooked[183]. Young leafstalks - cooked. Boiled or added to soups etc[177, 183].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known