Argentina egedei
(Wormsk.) Rydb.
Pacific silverweed, Eged's Silverweed
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Summary
Source: WikipediaArgentina egedei, known as Eged's silverweed, is a flowering perennial plant in the rose family, Rosaceae. It is also sometimes called "Pacific silverweed", though this usually (and more precisely) refers to A. pacifica.
Description
A low growing herb. It has creeping red runners. These can be 80 cm long. The leaves are 10-40 cm long and have leaflets along the stalk. These are 3-5 cm long and 2 cm aide and have teeth along the edge. They have silky white hairs. The flowers occur singly on 5-15 cm long stalks. They are 2-3.5 cm across and have 5 yellow petals. The fruit are dry.
Edible Uses
The roots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a cool temperate plant. It is a seaside plant. It can tolerate salt.
Where It Grows
Alaska, North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Bowser, M., 2017, Handout on Edible Plants of the Kenai Peninsula. USFWS Kenai National Wildlife Refuge p 17
