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Canadian licorice root
Ligusticum canadense

Family: Apiaceae


What it is like

A herb. It is stout and grows 150 cm tall. The leaves are compound with 3-4 leaflets.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 6.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, USA


How it is used for food

The young leaves are dried and then fried and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ferula canadensis L.; Ligusticum actaeifolium Michx.;