Lavatera (Lavatera plebeia)

Family: Malvaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Lavatera plebeia is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - raw or cooked. Root - raw or cooked. A parsnip-like consistency. — Young leaves - raw or cooked.; Root - raw or cooked.; A parsnip-like consistency.

Habitat & North American Range

Clayey soils and areas subject to flooding. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)