Frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora)

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

Phyla nodiflora is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. It is in flower from May to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. 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

flavour, it is nothing special. — No more details are given.; The fresh leaves are used as a tea substitute.; A grassy flavour, it is nothing special.

Habitat & North American Range

Near the coast in Australia. A ommon weed in the warmer areas of China, where it grows along stream banks and in grassy places at elevations of 300 - 2300 metres. (Zone 8)