Tall poppy-mallow
Callirhoe leiocarpa
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It grows 90 cm tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are simple and have lobes.
There are 9 Callirhoe species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The roots are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Callirhoe pedata