Cogswellia geyeri
M. E. Jones
Biscuit root
Apiaceae Edible: Roots
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Description
Biscuit root is an herb in the carrot family (Apiaceae) found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The roots are ground into flour and used to make cakes.
Traditional Uses
The roots are ground into flour and used to make cakes.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
Peucedanum geyeri S. Watson
References (3)
- Beckstrom-Sternberg, Stephen M., and James A. Duke. "The Foodplant Database." http://probe.nalusda.gov:8300/cgi-bin/browse/foodplantdb.(ACEDB version 4.0 - data version July 1994)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 65
- Saunders, C.F., 1948, Edible and Useful Wild Plants. Dover. New York. p 11
