Fusca Saxifraga (Saxifraga fusca)

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

Saxifraga fusca is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - crushed and eaten with soy paste. — Young leaves - crushed and eaten with soy paste.

Habitat & North American Range

Sides of streams and ravines in C. and N. Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)