Adenophora latifolia

Fisch

Campanulaceae Edible: Leaves, Root 187 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

A perennial herb growing to 0.5m tall and 0.5m wide. Hardy to UK zone 7. Flowers in July with seeds ripening in August. Hermaphroditic, insect-pollinated. Requires full sun and light to medium soils with mildly acid to basic pH; prefers moist conditions.

Description

A perennial herb. It grows 45 cm high. The stems are simple and the leaves are scattered and

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Edible Uses

Both the root and the leaves are edible and should be cooked before eating.

Traditional Uses

The root and leaves are cooked and eaten.

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Medicinal Uses

None known

Distribution

It grows best in a light rich slightly alkaline soil. It needs a sunny position. It does not like having its roots disturbed.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Siberia,

Cultivation

Plants can be grown from seed. Seeds germinate in 1-3 months at 10°C. They can be transplanted or sown direct. Plants can also be grown from cuttings.

Propagation

Seed is best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe, though spring sowing is also possible. Surface sow 2–3 seeds per pot in spring to avoid the need for transplanting. When transplanted at a very small size, seedlings establish without difficulty. Germination takes 1–3 months at 10°C. Plant out into permanent positions while young. Basal cuttings can be taken in spring. Division in spring is possible but very difficult, as the plant dislikes root disturbance.

Other Uses

None known

Notes

There are about 40 Adenophora species. They are temperate plants.

Synonyms

Adenophora pereskiaefolia (G.Don.)

References (2)

Bircher, A. G. & Bircher, W. H., 2000, Encyclopedia of Fruit Trees and Edible Flowering Plants in Egypt and the Subtropics. AUC Press. p 10
Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/