Asian Madder (Rubia akane)

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

Rubia akane is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - boiled. Fruit. No more details are given. — Young leaves - boiled.; No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets and hedges in lowland and at low elevations in mountains, C. and S. Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)