Dianthera Mosla (Mosla dianthera)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae, Miniature beefsteakplant | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Mosla dianthera is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from July to September. 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. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young shoots - cooked. Although edible, they are not very pleasant. — Young shoots - cooked.; Although edible, they are not very pleasant.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassy slopes in lowland and hills all over Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)