Remotiflora Adenophora (Adenophora remotiflora)

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

Adenophora remotiflora is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. 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, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - raw or cooked. Buds - cooked. We do not know if this report refers to the flowers or the leaves. — Root - raw or cooked.; We do not know if this report refers to the flowers or the leaves.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods in mountains, C. and S. Japan. In meadows or deciduous forests from the lowlands to elevations of 1800 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)