Manchurian yellow loosestrife (Lysimachia barystachys)

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

Lysimachia barystachys is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from May to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves and stems - cooked. — Young leaves and stems - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Sunny hills and low elevations in mountains, central Japan. Mountain meadows, grassy mountain slopes, among shrubs at elevations of 800 - 2000 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)