A graceful and fairly rare native perennial in the carrot family (Apiaceae), Eastern Yampah stands 1.5 to 3 feet tall and blooms in spring with delicate white clusters of small flowers. A very common, colonizing look-alike is Queen Anne’s Lace, originating from Europe. Its finely divided, parsley-like leaves gradually lengthen through the season, creating a subtle and elegant look. This ancient plant was used by indigenous cultures across the NorthEast as a staple food year round; the plant itself symbiotically dependent with human harvest.
Eastern Yampah (Perideridia americana)
Eastern Yampah’s open umbels are loved by a range of pollinators, especially those adapted to navigate tight floral clusters. The plant also serves as a host and nectar source for insects like the anise swallowtail. It naturally occurs in meadows, glades, upland prairies, and woodland edges—particularly in calcareous (limestone-rich) soils.
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