Acuta Sidalcea (Sidalcea acuta)

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

Sidalcea acuta is a PERENNIAL. 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, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

One report says that the plant is sometimes used as food, but gives no more information. It is most likely that the leaves are used, though the flowers, mature and immature seeds should also be edible. — One report says that the plant is sometimes used as food, but gives no more information.; It is most likely that the leaves are used, though the flowers, mature and immature seeds should also be edible.

Habitat & North American Range

Waste ground and scrub forest in Uttar Pradesh. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)