Ligusticum canadense
(L.) Britton
Canadian licorice root
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(c) Michael J. Papay, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Michael J. Papay
(c) Michael J. Papay, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Michael J. Papay
What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves
The young leaves and stems are edible cooked. They have traditionally been boiled and used as greens, often alongside ramp leaves (Allium tricoccum). Leaves can also be dried for later use.
Where to Find It
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 6.
Canada, North America, USA,
How to Identify
A herb. It is stout and grows 150 cm tall. The leaves are compound with 3-4 leaflets.
Medicinal Uses
The root has been chewed to treat stomach disorders.
Other Uses
None known.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Ligusticum canadense, known by the common names of American lovage, boar hog root, and Canadian licorice-root, is a member of the carrot family, Apiaceae. It is native to the eastern United States, primarily in Missouri, Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina. Despite its name, the northern range of L. canadense remains hundreds of miles south of the Canadian border. It is a perennial herb growing up to 6 ft (1.8 m) tall.
Names & Synonyms
References (2)
- Jackes, D. A., Edible Forest Gardens
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 305
