Boneset, Thoroughwort
Eupatorium perfoliatum
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A shrub in the daisy family. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 0.9-1.5 m tall and spreads 0.9-1.5 m wide. The leaves are opposite. They are wrinkled and have teeth around the edge. The leaves are 20 cm long. The flowers occur in large compound heads. There are 10-40 flowers. They are white but often tinged with purple.
There are about 40 Eupatorium species.
Where it is found
It is a cold temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 3-4.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Canada, North America, Tasmania, USA
How it is used for food
The ash from the burnt roots is sprinkled like salt to flavour foods.
Edible parts
Leaves, ash - salt