Chinense Clinopodium (Clinopodium chinense)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Clinopodium chinense is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and aromatic herb tea is made from the leaves. — Young leaves - cooked.; A sweet and aromatic herb tea is made from the leaves.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods and thickets in hills and low mountains all over Japan. Sunny meadows from the lowlands to elevations of 1500 metres in Japan. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)