Equisetiforme Knotweed (Polygonum equisetiforme)

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

Polygonum equisetiforme is an evergreen Perennial growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from August to October. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring for tea. — The plant is used as a flavouring for tea.

Habitat & North American Range

Chiefly ruderale. Gardens, bluffs, ditches, weed-infested and slightly saline places, pastures and wormwood steppes in irrigated areas. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)