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Pacific waterleaf
Hydrophyllum tenuipes

Family: Boraginaceae


What it is like

A herb. It spreads by underground stems or rhizomes to form large colonies. The flowers are greenish-white.

Also put in the family Hydrophyllaceae.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in shady places.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA


How it is used for food

The roots are probably cooked and then eaten.

Edible parts

Root, stem


How it is grown


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