Asian Bistort (Polygonum manshuriense)

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

Polygonum manshuriense is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 6in). It is in flower from June to July, 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 and can grow in very acid soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassy slopes, forest margins and valleys at elevations of 800 - 1800 metres in northern China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)