Rampion (Campanula rapunculus)

Family: Campanulaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Campanula rapunculus is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from July to August, 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: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet flavour, reminiscent of walnuts. — Root - raw or cooked.; A very nice sweet flavour, reminiscent of walnuts.; They are best mixed with other root vegetables and used in winter salads.; Leaves - raw or cooked as a potherb.

Habitat & North American Range

Hedgerows, woodland edges, fields etc, usually on gravelly soils in Britain. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)