Mountain harebell (Campanula lasiocarpa)

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

Campanula lasiocarpa is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower in July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Stems. No more details are given, but the flowers and leaves of this plant should also be edible. — No more details are given, but the flowers and leaves of this plant should also be edible.

Habitat & North American Range

Gravelly and sandy slopes in C. and N. Japan. Crevices in rocks and on rocky slopes in alpine areas at elevations of 1600 - 3100 metres on Honshu, 1000 - 2000 metres on Hokkaido. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)