Hexaphylla Rubia (Rubia hexaphylla)

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

Rubia hexaphylla is a PERENNIAL. 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: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - boiled. — Young leaves - boiled.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountains, C. and S. Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)