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:
Annual


Height:
60 cm
(2 feet)

Flowering:
July

Habitat 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 known

Known hazards of Centranthus macrosiphon:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.