Incised fumewort (Corydalis incisa)

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

Corydalis incisa is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young plant - cooked in spring. Slightly deleterious. — Young plant - cooked in spring.; Slightly deleterious.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets and bamboo forests in lowland and foothills all over Japan. Grows in marshes. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)