Carrot Tree (Monizia edulis)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Monizia edulis is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower in May. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

tastes like earth nuts when it is raw but is insipid when cooked. — Root - raw or cooked.; The root tastes like earth nuts when it is raw but is insipid when cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Cliffs. (Zone 8)