Geoides Coluria (Coluria geoides)

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

Coluria geoides is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) 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: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

tastes strongly of cloves. — The root is a cinnamon substitute.; It smells and tastes strongly of cloves.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountains and high mountain steppes, often on stony or rocky slopes, especially along river valleys. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)