Large-leaved avens
Geum macrophyllum
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A herb that keeps growing from year to year. The flowers are erect and spreading. The petals are white and the sepals are green.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in open forest and moist meadows across Canada.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America
How it is used for food
The root is used for making a chocolate like drink. They are also used as a seasoning. The leaves are eaten.
Edible parts
Root, leaves