Skirret—Sium sisarum L.

MV134/HS667 by James M. StephensNovember 6, 2018Skirret is derived from the Dutch suikerwortel, meaning "sugar root." It is also known as skirwort. It is a vegetable grown for its sweet, edible roots. This member of the carrot and parsley family (Umbelliferae) originated in Asia. It is still used widely in China and Japan, but is a very minor crop in the United States.