Picta Begonia (Begonia picta)

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

Begonia picta is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

tasting leaf stalks and stems are pickled. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; The sour tasting leaf stalks and stems are pickled.

Habitat & North American Range

Shady banks and rock ledges in wetter areas, to 2800 metres. Plants are sometimes found at much higher elevations. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)