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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Sanguisorba minor

Family : ROSACEAE (Rose Family)
Common Name (UK) : Salad Burnet
Common Name (DE) : Kleiner Wiesenknopf
Common Name (FR) : Pimprenelle
Habitat : Mountain forests and shady places.
Remarks : The leaves can be consumed as a salad or condiment. They have a taste similar to cucumber.
First appearing : June
Abundance : Abundent

  • Photo Date :June 10, 2006
  • Location :Near Onstmettingen, Swabian Alb.
    N48° 18.568' E8° 59.329'