Pennywort (Umbilicus rupestris)

Family: Crassulaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Umbilicus rupestris is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects? Self. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

mild flavour in the winter and early spring, they can be used in quantity in salads at this time. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; A very acceptable mild flavour in the winter and early spring, they can be used in quantity in salads at this time.; The leaves become rather stronger-tasting in the summer and are not so pleasant then.

Habitat & North American Range

Crevices of rocks and walls, especially in acid and damp conditions. Avoids alkaline soils. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)