Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia)

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

Drosera rotundifolia is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The juice of the plant is used to curdle plant milks. You heat the milk and the leaves together in order to make the milk curdle. — The juice of the plant is used to curdle plant milks.; You heat the milk and the leaves together in order to make the milk curdle.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet and moist places in poor peaty soils, occasionally forming a floating fringe on small ponds. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)