Strapwort (Corrigiola littoralis)

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

Corrigiola littoralis is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Cleistogomy (self-pollinating without flowers ever opening). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) 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: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves. No more details are given. — No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy gravelly banks of ponds at two sites only, one in S. Devon and the other around Helston in Cornwall. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)