Dissectum Elatostema (Elatostema dissectum)

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

Elatostema dissectum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in). It is in flower from January to June. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). 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: Fruit, Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. Fruit. No more details are given. — Young leaves - cooked.; No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Montane forests, evergreen riverine forests, or valley forests at elevations of 500 - 2100 metres in western China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)