Perideridia gairdneri (Hook. & Arn.) Mathias

A slender herb that does not have hairs. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 40-100 cm tall. The root is spindle shaped. The leaves are compound and divided twice.

It is a temperate plant. In Canada it grows in moist open woods at low and middle elevations. It suits hardiness zone 5.

The fleshy roots are eaten raw or boiled. They are also dried for later use. They can be used in soups.

Can be grown by seedlings.