Douglas fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii

infusion

Young shoots and needles with a citrus and resin flavor, infused, in syrup or chopped into butter.

Origin

Western North America

Where to find it

In the forests of the Pacific coast, from British Columbia to California; it is also planted all over Europe, from the Limousin to the Morvan.

Season (United States)

April to June · grows in your region

Preparation

As with any conifer, be sure of the tree: yew, which looks similar from afar, is deadly.

Did you know?

Its cones bear little mouse-tail bracts that stick out from between the scales.