Jeholense Ligusticum (Ligusticum jeholense)

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

Ligusticum jeholense is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in). It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. 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.

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

Forests, stream sides, meadows or damp places at elevations of 1200 - 2500 metres in Hebei, Jilin, Liaoning, Shandong, Shanxi Provinces. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)