Bastard Toad Flax (Comandra richardsiana)

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

Comandra richardsiana is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). 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

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet and oily, it is delicious but only a few are produced. — Sweet and oily, it is delicious but only a few are produced.; The fruit is about 6mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Calcareous, gravelly, sandy or marly soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)