Adenophora latifolia

Physical Characteristics

Adenophora latifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower in July, and the seeds ripen in August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Siberia.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Root - cooked[46, 61, 105, 177]. Leaves - cooked[105, 177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known