Japonicum Peucedanum (Peucedanum japonicum)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Peucedanum japonicum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from September to October. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - parboiled. — Young leaves - parboiled.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy places near seashores, C. and S. Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)