Osmorhiza obtusa

Physical Characteristics

Osmorhiza obtusa is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). 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

N. America - Newfoundland and Labrador to New Brunswick and Quebec, south to California and Arizona.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Seed Edible Uses: Condiment Root - raw or cooked. At its mildest early in the season, it has a parsnip-like flavour[85]. It is also used as a flavouring, imparting an anise-like flavour[85]. Seed - raw or used as a flavouring[85].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known