White cinquefoil
Drymocallis arguta

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A herb. It does not have runners or stolons. It grows 30-80 cm tall. The stems are covered with fine sticky brown hairs. There are several flowers on leafy stalks.

Where it is found

It grows in dry to moist open places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America

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

Potentilla arguta Pursh;