Hortensis Weigela (Weigela hortensis)

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

UPDATE 12/09/2011: This name is unresolved, but some data suggest that it is synonymous with Diervilla hortensis Siebold & Zucc..

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. A famine food, they are only used when all else fails. A tea is made from the leaves. — Young leaves - cooked.; A famine food, they are only used when all else fails.; A tea is made from the leaves.

Habitat & North American Range

Common on sunny hills and mountains at elevations of 20 - 1800 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)