Scabra Mosla (Mosla scabra)

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

Mosla scabra is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). 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

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. Although edible, they are not very pleasant. — Young leaves - 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)