Yellow Centaury (Sebaea ovata)

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

Sebaea ovata is a ANNUAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is frost tender. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers 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

Sandy soils in pastures etc from the coastal lowlands to the montane zone. Damp places in open forests. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)