Bastard Toad Flax

Comandra richardsiana

Physical Characteristics

Comandra richardsiana is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Eastern N. America - Newfoundland to Quebec and south to Kansas.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw[105]. Sweet and oily[177], it is delicious but only a few are produced[105]. The fruit is about 6mm in diameter[235].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known