California mistmaiden (Romanzoffia suksdorfii)

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

Romanzoffia suksdorfii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in April. 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 and neutral soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet cliffs and ledges at lower elevations in the coastal ranges. Moist woodland. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)