Mallow ninebark
Physocarpus malvaceus
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The fruit are hairy with star shaped hairs. The fruit are follicles united for half their length.
Where it is found
It grows on dry sites. It grows on rocky hillsides and open forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, Slovenia
How it is used for food
The roots are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Root