Bai Bei Feng (Buddleia asiatica)

Family: Buddleiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Buddleia asiatica is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from January to April. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Bees, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies).

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The dried and powdered root is used in the preparation of a fermented liquor. — The dried and powdered root is used in the preparation of a fermented liquor.

Habitat & North American Range

Second growth forest, sandy river banks, grass, savannah, landslips and deserted village sites. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)