Lamarkii Adenophora (Adenophora lamarkii)

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

Adenophora lamarkii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. 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 and open forests, forest edges. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)