Herb latin name: Adenophora divaricata


Synonyms: Adenophora polymorpha divaricata


Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)



Edible parts of Adenophora divaricata:

Young leaves - cooked.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
100 cm
(3 1/4 foot)

Flowering:
August to
September

Habitat of the herb:

Mountains, C. Japan. Deciduous forests and sunny grassy slopes, or on rocks at elevations of 300 - 1700 metres.

Propagation of Adenophora divaricata:

Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe. The seed can also be sown in spring. Surface sow 2 - 3 seeds per pot in the spring in order to avoid transplanting. We have found that if transplanted when very small seedlings grow away without difficulty. Germinates in 1 - 3 months at 10°C. Plant out into their permanent positions whilst young. Basal cuttings in spring. Division in spring - very difficult because the plant dislikes root disturbance.

Cultivation of the herb:

Mountains, C. Japan. Deciduous forests and sunny grassy slopes, or on rocks at elevations of 300 - 1700 metres.

Medicinal use of Adenophora divaricata:

None known

Known hazards of Adenophora divaricata:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.