Nuttall's prairie parsley
Pleiotaenia nuttallii
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 60 cm tall and spreads 40 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 4. It grows in prairies and savannah.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The seeds can be used as a substitute for dill flavouring. The roots can be cooked or grilled as a famine food.
The roots are a famine food.
Edible parts
Leaves, seeds - flavouring, roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Polytaenia nuttallii DC.;