Western roseroot
Rhodiola integrifolia
Family: Crassulaceae
What it is like
A succulent herb. It forms tufts and keeps growing from year to year. The roots are thick and fleshy. The stems are 15-30 cm tall. The leaves are oblong and have teeth along the edge.
Where it is found
It is a cold temperate plant. It grows in rocky areas in alpine regions.
Countries/locations it is found in
Alaska, Arctic, Canada, North America, Russia
How it is used for food
The young leaves and stems and eaten raw in salads or cooked as a potherb. They are also fermented and stored. The rhizome can be cooked by boiling and eaten.
Edible parts
Stems, leaves, rhizome, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Saqlak