Virginian Stonecrop, Ditch-stonecrop
Penthorum sedoides
Family: Penthoraceae
What it is like
A herb. It is fleshy and has underground runners. It grows 1 m tall. The leaves are alternate and they have short leaf stalks. The flowers are small with many together at the ends of the branches.
There is one genus in the Penthoraceae family and 2 species. It grows naturally in eastern North America.
Where it is found
It grows in wet low ground such as flood plains and ditches.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Canada, China, Europe, France, Germany, Indochina, North America, SE Asia, USA, Vietnam.
How it is used for food
The fresh leaves are acid but used as a potherb or to spice up salads. The dried leaves are used to make tea.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
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