Undulata Mitchella (Mitchella undulata)

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

Mitchella undulata is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July. 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 and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavoured. — Not very well-flavoured.

Habitat & North American Range

Woody hillsides on sandy substrates. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)