Fortunei Lysimachia (Lysimachia fortunei)

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

Lysimachia fortunei is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The young plant is edible. No more details are given. The leaves are also used as a condiment. — The young plant is edible.; No more details are given.; The leaves are also used as a condiment.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet margins of rivers and ponds in the lowland of C. and S. Japan. Wet areas, ditches, banks of rice paddies and roadsides from sea level to 1500 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)