Adenophora nikoensis

Physical Characteristics

Adenophora nikoensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. 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 - northern to central Japan.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Shoots Edible Uses: Root - cooked[105, 177]. Best if boiled in two lots of water, it then makes excellent eating[179]. Leaves and young shoots - cooked[105, 177, 179].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known