Sessilifolia Lobelia (Lobelia sessilifolia)

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

Lobelia sessilifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in August. 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 or wet soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The buds and young plants are cooked and used as a famine food. Caution is advised because they contain a toxic alkaloid. — The buds and young plants are cooked and used as a famine food.; Caution is advised because they contain a toxic alkaloid.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet places in lowland and mountains all over Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)