Camtschaticum Pleurospermum (Pleurospermum camtschaticum)

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

Pleurospermum camtschaticum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from July 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root. No more details are given. — No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountains in N. and C. Japan. Forest glades, mixed coniferous forests and riparian meadows in Siberia. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)