Thunberg's geranium (Geranium thunbergii)

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

Geranium thunbergii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves. No further details are given. Old leaves, when the plant is at the peak of its growth, are used as a tea substitute. — No further details are given.; Old leaves, when the plant is at the peak of its growth, are used as a tea substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassy places in lowland areas all over Japan. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)