Patrinia triloba

Physical Characteristics

Patrinia triloba is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower in August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Ground Cover;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked. A famine food, it is only used when all else fails[179].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known