Todok (Codonopsis lanceolata)

Family: Campanulaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Codonopsis lanceolata is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. 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, wasps. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - raw or cooked. The plant produces thick tubers. Young plant - raw or cooked. A nutritional analysis is available. — Root - raw or cooked.; The plant produces thick tubers.; Young plant - raw or cooked.; A nutritional analysis is available.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist places in woods in low mountains and hills. Edges of moist forests at elevations of 200 - 1600 metres all over Japan. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)