Meadowsweet
Filipendula multijuga
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 1.2 m tall. The leaves are palm shaped. The flowers are fluffy and pink.
There are about 10 Filipendula species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits a moist slightly shady location. It suits USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Japan
How it is used for food
The young tips are boiled and then used for salads, soups or baked.
It is a cultivated plant.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Shimotsuke-so
Synonyms
Filipendula multijuga var. ciliata Koidz.;