Nikoensis Adenophora (Adenophora nikoensis)

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

Adenophora nikoensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - cooked. Best if boiled in two lots of water, it then makes excellent eating. Leaves and young shoots - cooked. — Best if boiled in two lots of water, it then makes excellent eating.; Leaves and young shoots - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Alpine regions, in sandy and stony situations in full sun. Rocky slopes and pebbly grasslands of subalpine to alpine regions at elevations of 1500 - 3000 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)