Edible Campanula (Campanula edulis)

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

Campanula edulis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 6in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - thick and sapid. It is eaten by children. — Root - thick and sapid.; It is eaten by children.

Habitat & North American Range

Cracks in rocks in mountainous areas. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)