American Great Burnet, Canadian burnet

Sanguisorba canadensis

Physical Characteristics

Sanguisorba canadensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. 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

North-eastern N. America - Newfoundland to Michigan and south to Georgia.

Habitats

Meadow; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - boiled, washed in water to remove the bitterness and then eaten with salt and miso[177, 183].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known