Latiloba Campanula (Campanula latiloba)

Family: Campanulaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Campanula latiloba is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.9 m (3ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July 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: Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Pleasantly sweet, though individual leaves are quite small. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; Pleasantly sweet, though individual leaves are quite small.; The leaves are available all year round.; Flowers - a pleasant taste and texture with a slight sweetness.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)