Iberica Lallemantia (Lallemantia iberica)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Lallemantia iberica is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich in oil. — Leaves - cooked and used as a potherb.; Seed - raw or cooked.; It is rich in oil.; An edible oil is obtained from the seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Roadsides, slopes and fallow fields, also as a weed of cultivation, to 2150 metres in Turkey. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)