Apiaceae FAMILY
Cryptotaenia canadensis
Cryptotaenia canadensis
Edibility
3/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Cryptotaenia canadensis is a perennial plant that can grow up to 1.00 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeEastern N. America - Western New Brunswick to Manitoba and south to Alabama. Arkansas and Texas.
HabitatRich woods and thickets[ 43 Title Gray's Manual of Botany.Eighth Edition Publication Author Fernald. M. L. Publisher American Book Co.; New York Year 1950 ISBN 0442222505 Description A bit dated but a good and concise flora of the eastern part of N. America. ]. Woodland ravines and riverbanks[ 238 Title Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Publication Author Bown. D. Publisher Dorling Kindersley, London. Year 1995 ISBN 0-7513-020-31 Description A very well presented and informative book on herbs from around the globe. Plenty in it for both the casual reader and the serious student. Just one main quibble is the silly way of having two separate entries for each plant. ].