Creamcups (Platystemon californicus)

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

Platystemon californicus is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf from May to October, in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. 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

Leaves - cooked. Used as greens. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Open grassy clay or sandy places, also on burns, usually below 900 metres in California. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)