Cookbook:Fireweed

Fireweed

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Fireweed is a traditional spring and summer food. The young shoots, leaves, and stems can be eaten, along with the roots and flowers.

Harvest edit

Nutrition edit

  • Excellent source of vitamin A, B & C
  • Good source of Iron and Protein

Preservation and storage edit

  • Air dry for two days and store in a container (cool dry place)
  • Wash then air dry, store in covered container in refrigerator
  • Can be stored up to 24 months, in dry conditions

References edit

  1. Utah State University Cooperative Extension (2011). "Fireweed". Range Plants of Utah. Archived from the original on 30 October 2015.
  2. Shebitz, Daniela (16 April 2003). "Plant data sheet". University of Washington, College of Forest Resources.
  3. Dinstel, Roxie Rodgers; Shallcross, Leslie (February 2014). "Fireweed". Cooperative Extension Service. University of Alaska Fairbanks, Extension Faculty Health, Home and Family Development.