Peduncularis Trigonotis (Trigonotis peduncularis)

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

Trigonotis peduncularis is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. 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, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails. — Young leaves - cooked.; An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails.

Habitat & North American Range

A very common plant in grassy places and cultivated fields in lowland areas all over Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)