Chickweed Wintergreen (Trientalis europaea)

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

Trientalis europaea is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from June to July. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid 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

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

In pine woods, amongst moss in grassy places, usually rooting in humus. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)