Nan Sha Shen (Adenophora triphylla)

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

Adenophora triphylla is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in September, and the seeds ripen in 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. 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. The root is thick and carrot shaped. Leaves - cooked. — The root is thick and carrot shaped.; Leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassy places in lowland and mountains, also on woodland edges. In meadows from the lowlands to elevations of 1000 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)