Lobelia angulata (Pratia angulata)

Family: Campanulaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Pratia angulata is an evergreen Perennial at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. They are available all year round. — They are available all year round.

Habitat & North American Range

Damp places in open forests, grassland, streamsides and herbfield from the lowland up to the sub-alpine zone in North and South Islands. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)