Pepper and salt, Harbinger of Spring
Erigenia bulbosa
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 8-25 cm tall. It can have several stems. These are green to brown and have ridges along them. The leaves are alternate. They are 12 cm long by 8 cm wide. These have 3 leaflets and the leaflets are divided into narrow lobes. The flowers are in a flat topped group. They are white. These develop into flattened round fruit with one seed.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in rich moist woodland. It suits hardiness zones 4-7.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The roots are eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
It grows from seed.