Chamaebatiaria millefolium
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A deciduous shrub. It grows 1.5 m high. It has several erect stems. The bark is loose and reddish. The leaves are finely divided into 2 sets of leaflets. The leaves are 10 cm long. The flowers are in dense panicles at the ends of branches. The flowers have 5 white crinkled petals. The flowers are 12 mm across. The fruit are small capsules divided into 5 segments.
There is only one Chamaebatiaria species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows naturally between 1,200 - 2,400 m altitude in the mountains in the USA. It is fairly frost hardy. It grows in cool temperate climates. It needs a dry sunny position. It needs a well drained soil. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or by half hardened cuttings.