Adenophora communis
Fisch.
Ladybells
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Description
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It has thick stems. The leaves near the base are round with a heart shaped base. The leaves on the stems are broadly sword shaped with coarse teeth. The flowers are bluish and have a sweet scent.
Edible Uses
The fleshy roots are cooked and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The fleshy roots are cooked and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It can grow in full sun or lgiht shade.
Where It Grows
Asia, Europe, Japan, Siberia,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds. Seeds may require cold treatment. Plants can be grown by root division.
Other Information
It is cultivated in Japan.
Notes
There are about 40 Adenophora species. They are temperate plants.
Synonyms
References (4)
- Biocyclopedia Edible Plant Species. biocyclopedia.org
- Bircher, A. G. & Bircher, W. H., 2000, Encyclopedia of Fruit Trees and Edible Flowering Plants in Egypt and the Subtropics. AUC Press. p 10
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 26
- onecommunityglobal.org
