Jesoensis Rubia (Rubia jesoensis)

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

Rubia jesoensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). 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. 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

Sunny meadows in lowlands. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)