Spurred Gentian (Halenia elliptica)

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

Halenia elliptica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland).

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

Beside streams in valleys, grassland slopes, scrub, forest margins and forests at elevations of 700 - 4,100 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)