Pellitory Of The Wall (Parietaria officinalis)

Family: Urticaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Parietaria officinalis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to October. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young plant - raw or cooked. The young shoots can be added to mixed salads. — Young plant - raw or cooked.; The young shoots can be added to mixed salads.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)