Coulteriana Morina (Morina coulteriana)

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

Morina coulteriana is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Steep grassy slopes in rather dry valleys, 2400 - 3600 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)