Brooklime (Veronica beccabunga)

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

Veronica beccabunga is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to September, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies, bees. The plant is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavoured greens. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; They can be added to salads, mixed with water cress or cooked with other strongly flavoured greens.; A pungent flavour, although the leaves are wholesome they are not very palatable.

Habitat & North American Range

In streams, ditches, ponds and wet places in meadows, in acid or alkaline soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)