Pacific Waterleaf

Hydrophyllum tenuipes

Physical Characteristics

Hydrophyllum tenuipes is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 6in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Western N. America - Washington to California.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Stem Edible Uses: Young stems - raw or cooked[177]. Root - cooked[118, 257].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known