natural herbs
Centranthus macrosiphon
Herb latin name: Centranthus macrosiphon
Family: Valerianaceae (Valerian Family)
Edible parts of Centranthus macrosiphon:
Leaves - raw. Added to salads, the leaves have a similar taste to corn salad (Valerianella locusta) but with a slight bitterness that gives them a more distinct and agreeable flavour. Flowers - raw.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Flowering:
JulyHabitat of the herb:
Rocky and waste places.Propagation of Centranthus macrosiphon:
Seed - sow March in situ. An autumn sowing in situ could also work.Cultivation of the herb:
Rocky and waste places.Medicinal use of Centranthus macrosiphon:
None knownKnown hazards of Centranthus macrosiphon:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.