Mitis Dipsacus (Dipsacus mitis)

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

Dipsacus mitis is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). 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: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. — Leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Humus rich soils amongst scrub and in forests, 1700 - 3100 metres in the Himalayas. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)