Is Fringed Willowherb Edible?

Rosebay willowherb (Chamaenerion angustifolium)
A native perennial wild flower in the British Isles, the leaves, root and inner pith can be eaten. It can also be used to make cordage. Spirit Wind in her FaceEdible flowers and plants.

Can you eat fringed willowherb?

Its not the best food, but being so abundant can be very useful. In the Springtime the young shoots and leaves can be eaten raw, and as they get older need to be steamed or boiled for 10 minutes.

Is willowherb poisonous?

Rosebay Willowherb contains Grayanotoxin, which affects skeletal/ cardiac muscle & nerve function. All parts of this plant are toxic & can be fatal to equines.

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