Podophylla Rodgersia (Rodgersia podophylla)

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

Rodgersia podophylla is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.3 m (4ft 3in) by 2 m (6ft). It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves. No more details are given. — No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist woods in the mountains of C. and N. Japan, 700 - 2000 metres. Shaded slopes in Jilin and Liaoning provinces, China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)