Fluellen (Kickxia elatine)

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

Kickxia elatine is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower from July to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers 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

Arable land, usually cornfields in light soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)