Spiderwort (Leucas cephalotes)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Leucas cephalotes is a ANNUAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) 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, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Tender leaves and young shoots - cooked. Used as a pot herb. — Tender leaves and young shoots - cooked.; Used as a pot herb.

Habitat & North American Range

Open areas at elevations around 1700 metres in western China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)