Squaw potato, Eppaw
Perideridia oregana

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 10-90 cm tall. The stem is green or waxy grey. There is a cluster of small tubers. The leaves near the base are 3-30 cm long with several leaflets. These can be divided again. The flower is a compound umbel. The flowers are small and white.

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 roots are sun dried then eaten raw or boiled.

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Pamahayapa

Synonyms

Carum oreganum (Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray) S. Watson;