Naked Weed (Chondrilla juncea)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Chondrilla juncea is a BIENNIAL/PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant mild taste, the leaves are a favoured wild salad in France. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; A pleasant mild taste, the leaves are a favoured wild salad in France.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry open habitats. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)