Tibetica Rhodiola (Rhodiola tibetica)

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

Rhodiola tibetica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. 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 - raw or cooked. — Leaves - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Alpine meadows with occasional summer rain, but under snow for much of the year. Stony slopes on the sides of ravines at elevations of 4100 - 5400 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)