Pale Bastard Toadflax (Comandra pallida)

Family: Santalaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Comandra pallida is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet flavour. — The fruit is about 10mm in diameter.; The small round seeds are eaten like nuts by children.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry hills and plains. Sandy or open rocky ground in Texas. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)