Puccoon (Lithospermum incisum)

Family: Boraginaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Lithospermum incisum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - cooked. Eaten boiled or roasted. The root has been used to make a tea. — Eaten boiled or roasted.; The root has been used to make a tea.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry soils of plains, foothills and ridges in mountains to 2100 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)