Lesser meado-rue
Thalictrum minus

Family: Ranunculaceae

What it is like

An erect herb. It grows 0.9-1.5 m high and spreads 50-80 cm wide. The leaves are finely divided and have leaflets along the stalk. The flowers are yellow but sometimes with a purple tint. They are in panicles.

There are about 120 Thalictrum species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, India, Ireland, Korea, Lesotho, Mongolia, Slovenia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

Young plants are eaten as a vegetable. They are boiled and eaten with yoghurt and cereals.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gaytaran, Lefokotsane, Mali talin, Pigamo minore

Synonyms

Thalictrum caffrum Eckl. & Zeyh.; and several others