Gairdner's yampah
Perideridia gairdneri

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A slender herb that does not have hairs. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 40-100 cm tall. The root is spindle shaped. The leaves are compound and divided twice.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Canada it grows in moist open woods at low and middle elevations. It suits hardiness zone 5.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fleshy roots are eaten raw or boiled. They are also dried for later use. They can be used in soups.

The roots are often eaten by children.

Edible parts

Leaves, root, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Edible-rooted caraway, Ipo, Pamahayampa, Squawroot, Yamp, Yampa

Synonyms

Atenia gairdneri Hook. & Arn.; Carum gairdneri H & A