Bulbous springparsley
Cymopterus bulbosus

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows about 20 cm tall. The leaves are twice divided. The flowers have white bracts and pink to purple flowers. The flowers are in clusters.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows between 1,200-2,100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

The young roots, young stems and leaves are eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Leaves, root, stem, flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Globe springparsley

Synonyms

Phellopterus bulbosus (A. Nelson) J. M. Coult. & Rose; Vesper bulbosus;