Polyandra Megacarpaea (Megacarpaea polyandra)

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Megacarpaea polyandra is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.8 m (6ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from July to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The plant is eaten as a vegetable. The young shoots and leaves are eaten cooked. The root is used as a condiment. — The plant is eaten as a vegetable.; The young shoots and leaves are eaten cooked.; The root is used as a condiment.

Habitat & North American Range

Alpine meadows and open forests, 3000 - 4300 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)