Canadian Honewort

(Cryptotaenia canadensis)

Canadian Honewort (Cryptotaenia canadensis)

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Cryptotaenia canadensis, commonly known as Canadian Honewort, is a deciduous perennial herb native to the understory of deciduous forests, often found in moist, shaded areas throughout the Eastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) and a width of 0.8-2 feet (0.2-0.6 meters). Canadian Honewort features compound leaves that are fern-like in appearance and clusters of small, white flowers that bloom in the summer and early fall, which are modest in showiness but attract beneficial insects.

Canadian Honewort is valued for its lush foliage and adaptability to shaded garden areas, making it a suitable choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and native plant gardens. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring medium amounts of water and thriving in a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained. While not commonly used for culinary purposes, the leaves are edible and can be used similarly to parsley in cooking. Gardeners should be aware that it can self-seed and spread if conditions are favorable, which may be considered invasive in some settings.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Herb
Height: 1-3 feet
Width: 0.8-2 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: White
Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Medium
Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Low Maintenance

Natural Habitat

Understory of deciduous forests in moist, shaded areas throughout the Eastern United States

Other Names

Common Names: Canada Honewort, Japanese Parsley, White Chervil, Wild Chervil, Honewort, Cryptoténie Du Canada, Kanadapersilja

Scientific Names: , Cryptotaenia canadensis, Deringa canadensis, Sison canadense, Chaerophyllum canadense, Deeringia canadensis, Sium canadense, Cicuta perennans, Conopodium canadense, Cyrtospermum trifoliatum

GBIF Accepted Name: Cryptotaenia canadensis (L.) DC.