Palmate butterbur, Sweet coltsfoot
Petasites palmatus
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The young flower stalks before the flowers appear are boiled and seasoned with salt and butter. The flower buds are cooked and eaten. The leaf stalks are peeled and eaten. Ash of the plant is used as a substitute for salt.
Edible parts
Leaves, flower buds, flower stalks