Bugleweed (Lycopus lucidus)

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

Lycopus lucidus is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to November. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - cooked. An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails. — An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet places by the edges of streams or in other damp areas. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)