Pacific silverweed, Eged's Silverweed
Argentina egedei

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A low growing herb. It has creeping red runners. These can be 80 cm long. The leaves are 10-40 cm long and have leaflets along the stalk. These are 3-5 cm long and 2 cm aide and have teeth along the edge. They have silky white hairs. The flowers occur singly on 5-15 cm long stalks. They are 2-3.5 cm across and have 5 yellow petals. The fruit are dry.

Where it is found

It is a cool temperate plant. It is a seaside plant. It can tolerate salt.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Argentina anserina subsp. egedei; Potentilla egedei;