Umbrosum Clinopodium (Clinopodium umbrosum)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Clinopodium umbrosum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from August to October, 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) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Forest shade and damp places, 1700 - 2500 metres in the Himalayas. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)