Yin Yang Huo (Epimedium sagittatum)

Family: Berberidaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Epimedium sagittatum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young plant and young leaves - cooked. Soaked and then boiled. (This suggests that the leaves are bitter and need to be soaked in order to remove the bitterness.). — Young plant and young leaves - cooked.; Soaked and then boiled.; (This suggests that the leaves are bitter and need to be soaked in order to remove the bitterness.).

Habitat & North American Range

Hillsides in damp shady bamboo groves or in cliff crevices. Moist woodlands. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)