Japonicum Phyteuma (Phyteuma japonicum)

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

Phyteuma japonicum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from June to August. 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. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - raw or cooked. Young leaves - cooked. — Root - raw or cooked.; Young leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountains, C. and S. Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)