Bunge's smartweed (Polygonum bungeanum)

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

Polygonum bungeanum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. Seed - raw or cooked. It is rather small and fiddly to utilize. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; Seed - raw or cooked.; It is rather small and fiddly to utilize.

Habitat & North American Range

Sands amongst osier beds, near rice field canals, cultivated land etc. Grassy valleys, near fields and roadsides at elevations of 50 - 1700 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)