Lomelosia comosa (Scabiosa fischeri)

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

Scabiosa fischeri is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from July to October, and the seeds ripen from August to October. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. — Leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry meadows, grass plots in light coniferous forests, steppes, rubbly mountain slopes and riparian sands. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)