Wild Madder (Rubia peregrina)

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

Rubia peregrina is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Hedges, thickets, scrub and stony ground in the south and south-west of Britain. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)