Dropwort
Filipendula vulgaris

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

It grows 60-90 cm high. It spreads 45 cm wide. It forms clumps. It has tubers. The leaves are fine and feeathery or carrot like. The flowers are white and in crowded heads.

There are about 10 Filipendula species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 3-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Britain, Canada, Estonia, Europe, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, North America, Romania, Russia, Scandinavia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

How it is used for food

The young leaves are used in soups and salads. The tubers are roasted and eaten in times of food shortage. They are added to bread.

Edible parts

Roots, leaves, sap - roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Angerpist, Banyavirag, Koloncos legyezofu, Navadni oslad, Viinarohi

Synonyms

Filipendula hexapetala;