Fang Feng (Ledebouriella seseloides)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Ledebouriella seseloides is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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 can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young plant and leaves - raw or cooked. The leaves contain 1.7% protein, 0.3% fat, 4.7% carbohydrate and 1.3% ash. — Young plant and leaves - raw or cooked.; The leaves contain 1.7% protein, 0.3% fat, 4.7% carbohydrate and 1.3% ash.

Habitat & North American Range

Desert slopes and dry steppes. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)