Stylophorus Megacodon (Megacodon stylophorus)

Family: Gentianaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Megacodon stylophorus is a PERENNIAL growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland).

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Tender young leaves - cooked as a vegetable. — Tender young leaves - cooked as a vegetable.

Habitat & North American Range

Streamsides and damp pastures. Moist ground amongst shrubs at elvations of 3000 - 4000 metres in Nepal. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)