Scariosum Rhaponticum (Rhaponticum scariosum rhaponticum)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

UPDATE 21/11/2011: Rhaponticum scariosum subsp. rhaponticum (L.) Greuter was originally in the database as Leuzea rhapontica (now a synonym). There is also a suggestion it has again changed it's name to Stemmacantha carthamoides although we haven't confirmed this.

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

Sub-alpine and alpine meadows. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)