Moss Campion (Silene acaulis)

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

Silene acaulis is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies), insects.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Plant - cooked. Consumed as a vegetable in Iceland and in Arctic and Alpine regions. The raw root skins have been used for food. This report refers to the sub-species S. acaulis exscapa. (All.)DC. — Consumed as a vegetable in Iceland and in Arctic and Alpine regions.; The raw root skins have been used for food.; This report refers to the sub-species S.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountain ledges and scree in N. Wales, the Lake District and Scotland. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)