Leptophyllum Tropaeolum (Tropaeolum leptophyllum)

Family: Tropaeolaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Tropaeolum leptophyllum is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavoured food is not available. — The tubers are only used in times of scarcity, when better flavoured food is not available.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)