Golden alexanders
Zizia aptera
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 80 cm tall.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 4.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The flowers with the stems removed are added to salads. The are also cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Thaspium trifoliatum var. apterum A. Gray;