Prairie Burnet

Sanguisorba annua

Physical Characteristics

Sanguisorba annua is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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

Western N. America - British Columbia to California.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Leaves - cooked. They are not choice[172].

Medicinal Uses

Astringent[172].

Known Hazards

None known