Thin-Leaf Brookweed (Samolus valerandi parviflorus)

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

Samolus valerandi parviflorus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist or wet soil and can grow in water.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - raw or cooked. — Young leaves - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Shallow water and wet soils. Along creeks, ditches and seepage areas in Texas. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)