Are Erigeron Flowers Edible?

Fleabane Erigeron Annuus belongs to the Aster family, and is an easy to care for perennial wildflower that is a great addition to just about any garden. This somewhat invasive plant is a native species across North America, and is both edible and medicinal.

Is Erigeron annuus edible?

Its leaves are edible and can be eaten in salads or cooked as a vegetable like spinach. They contain the minerals calcium, phosphorous, and potassium in fairly high proportions. I had the opportunity to taste erigeron myself during an herb walk at the Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine.

Is Erigeron Philadelphicus edible?

Aside for being used to attract pollinators, fleabane is a known wild edible. Leaves of fleabane are cooked (they can be eaten raw, but cooking will remove the small hairs on the leaves and stems) and served along other greens. ... Personally, I really enjoy seeing clusters of fleabane in flower.