Branching Phacelia (Phacelia ramosissima)

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

Phacelia ramosissima is a PERENNIAL. 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

Leaves - cooked and used as greens. — Leaves - cooked and used as greens.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky, occasionally wet, soils, usually in coastal habitats, from sea level to elevations of 3000 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)