Stephanianum Storksbill (Erodium stephanianum)

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

Erodium stephanianum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry slopes, sandy river banks and as a weed of cultivation. Open placs at elevations of 2500 - 4000 metres in Nepal. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)