garden burnet

Garden burnet, scientifically known as Sanguisorba minor, is a perennial herb belonging to the rose family. It is native to the north temperate zone and is recognized for its culinary uses.

Key facts about garden burnet:
* Edible: It is often eaten in salads or used as an ingredient in French cuisine, particularly in a mixture of herbs called fines herbes.
* Tea: The dried leaves can also be used to make tea.
* Botanical Characteristics: Burnets are hardy, nonwoody plants with alternate, feather-formed leaves. They typically have small flowers without true petals, clustered in dense heads or spikes, and produce dry achene fruits.1

Garden burnet is also referred to as salad burnet or burnet bloodwort.23