Declinatum Corispermum (Corispermum declinatum)

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

Corispermum declinatum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in gin. — The seed is used as a flavouring in gin.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy wastelands, riversides, field margins and roadsides in northern China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)