Japonicum Cnidium (Cnidium japonicum)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Cnidium japonicum is a BIENNIAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). 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 Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. — Leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy places near seashores all over Japan. Seashores in Liaoning Province, China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)