Wild parsnip
Trachymene incisa
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 50 cm tall. It has a thick rootstock. The leaves are lobed and dissected. They are 2-4 cm wide. The arise from a deep fleshy taproot. The flowers are white. They are in heads on long wiry stems.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It is best in sandy soils. It can grow in light shade including under eucalypts.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The roots are cooked and eaten. They are also eaten raw.
Edible parts
Tuber, root