Wild parsnip
Pastinaca sativa subsp. sylvestris
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Australia, Central Asia, Chile, Europe, France, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Scandinavia, South America, Tajikistan, Uruguay
How it is used for food
The root is cooked and the cooking water discarded before eating the root with butter and salt.
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chirivia silvestre, Pastanica silvestre, Vill pastinakk