Menzies' burnet

Sanguisorba menziesii

Physical Characteristics

Sanguisorba menziesii is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). 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 or wet soil.

Distribution

North-western N. America - Alaska to Washington.

Habitats

Bog Garden; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked. They are not choice[172].

Medicinal Uses

Astringent Both the roots and the leaves are astringent[172].

Known Hazards

None known