American great burnet, Canadian burnet
Sanguisorba canadensis

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A perennial plant. It grows 1.2-1.8 m high and 60-90 cm wide. The leaves are pale green. They are divided into leaflets along the stalk. The flowers are bottle brushes and are slender and white or pink. They are carried on erect stems. The flower heads are 5-15 cm long.

There are about 10-18 Sanguisorba species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is frost hardy. It grows in wet places and marshes. It can be on the banks of rivers and ponds. It suits hardiness zones 4-8.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Canada, Japan, North America, Slovenia, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves are boiled, washed with water to remove the bitterness, and eaten with salt and miso. They can be used in salads, stews, soups and drinks.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seeds. It can be grown by division.

Its other names

Local names

Kanadska strašnica

Synonyms

Poterium canadense;