Caucasian spinach (Hablitzia tamnoides)

Family: Amaranthaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

A very hardy vigorous semi shade loving edible herbaceous perennial climbing plant with mild spinach type leaves.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Mild edible leaves similar to those of the related spinach. — Edible greens and shoots raw or cooked.; Mild edible leaves similar to those of the related spinach.; Add leaves to a salad.; Leaves also used in soups, pies, pizza, indian and oriental food.

Habitat & North American Range

Mesic woodland habitats especially spruce and beech woods in its native environment, among rocks and in ravines and along rivers. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)