Western meadowrue
Thalictrum occidentale
Family: Ranunculaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 30-100 cm tall. It has rhizomes or underground stems. Young leaves are purplish. The leaves have 3-4 leaflets and these have rounded lobes at the end. The leaves are 1-3 cm long. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. There are several greenish flowers.
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 fruit are used to spice meat and soup. The young leaves are eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Leaves, fruit