Capitata Luzula (Luzula capitata)

Family: Juncaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Luzula capitata 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. 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: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - cooked. Ground into a meal and used with cereal powders when making bread etc. — Ground into a meal and used with cereal powders when making bread etc.

Habitat & North American Range

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