Denticulata Adenophora (Adenophora denticulata)

Family: Campanulaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Adenophora denticulata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in July, and the seeds ripen in August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet flavour. — A sweet flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Found in broad-leaved forests, especially oak, and in thickets and meadows. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)