Broad-Leaved Adenophora (Adenophora latifolia)

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

Adenophora latifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). 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: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - cooked. Leaves - cooked. — Leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Shrubby formations, broad-leaved and pine forests, forest edges, dry meadows and stony slopes. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)