Clasping water horehound (Lycopus amplectens)

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

Lycopus amplectens is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. 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: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root. No more details are given. — No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Damp sands and peaty soils north to N. Carolina. Usually near the coast. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)