Burnet saxifrage, Salad Burnet, Black caraway
Pimpinella saxifraga
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb. The stems are solid and hairy with shallow ridges. The leaves near the base have 3-9 leaflets. They have teeth along the edge. The leaves on the stem are smaller and have irregular teeth and a swollen base. The flowers are white. The seeds are very small and have faint ridges along them.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 5.
Countries/locations it is found in
Armenia, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Belgium, Bosnia, Britain, Caucasus, Europe, Germany, India, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, Norway, Scandinavia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye, USA
How it is used for food
The young leaves and shoots are eaten in salads of added to cooling drinks. The shoots and flower heads have been used to flavour beer, ale and wine. The seeds are coated with sugar and eaten. An essential oil from the roots is used for flavouring candies. The root and young shoots are cooked as a vegetable.
It is sold in local makets.
Edible parts
Leaves, seeds, herb, spice, root, flowers - drink
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Anison, Bedrencok, Bedrenika, Gjeldkarve, Qoshkhot