Gray field speedwell (Veronica polita)

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

Veronica polita is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from March to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet flavour. — Young leaves and stems - raw or cooked.; A sweet flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Sunny places and waste ground in lowland all over Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)