Woodland pinedrops
Pterospora andromedea
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A herb that grows attached to and getting their food from other plants. It can be 1 m tall. The stems are red.
Also put in the family Pyrolaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The stems are eaten raw, roasted or baked.
Edible parts
Stems
How it is grown
Plants grow from seed.