bastard speedwell (Veronica spuria)

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

Veronica spuria is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from June to July. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves and young shoots - raw or cooked. A famine food, they are only used when all else fails. — Leaves and young shoots - raw or cooked.; A famine food, they are only used when all else fails.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountain slopes and steppes around. 1100 metres in NW Xinjiang province, China. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)