Wild parsley
Musineon divaricatum

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It has a purple taproot. It grows 10-20 cm tall. The stems spread out from the root crown and curve upwards. The flowers are in a flat topped cluster.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows up to 2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

The roots are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Seseli divaricatum Pursh;