Pyrricholophum Willowherb (Epilobium pyrricholophum)

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

Epilobium pyrricholophum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 6in). It is in flower from July to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. 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, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves and shoots - cooked. — Young leaves and shoots - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet places in lowland and mountains all over Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)